Head of SCALI (Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment)

Thomas Tallis is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We have over 2000 pupils on the school roll with around 800 students currently in our highly competitive sixth form. We strive for excellence in all that we do underpinned by our vision of education to understand the world and change it for the better.

We wish to appoint an outstanding professional to lead the development of our Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment. SCALI meets the needs of 25 students and maximises their achievement and success across Key Stages 3 and 4.  You will be an experienced team manager with the ability to promote the profile and reputation of SCALI amongst staff, students, parents, carers and the wider community.

We welcome applications from both qualified teachers and suitably qualified and experienced support staff.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead the team by providing a professional, positive, pro-active and creative approach

• Effectively monitor and model current practice in ASD and Language Impairment Education to ensure best practice across the centre's provision.

• Oversee and monitor the quality of provision within SCALI.

• Promote Inclusion across the school.

We can offer you:

• children and young people who are eager to learn and progress

• staff who are supportive, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here

• an excellent physical environment with new facilities and infrastructure

• a school committed to your professional development 

Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. Schools and colleges serve children and young people and help them grow into fulfilled and valued citizens. As role models for the young, how we behave as leaders is as important as what we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. 

If you are experienced in SEN and passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you. 

If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.

For more information about our fantastic school please visit www.thomastallisschool.com. To apply for this post online please visit the TES website.

Application closing date:             10 October 2022, noon

Interview and assessment: w/c 17 October 2022

Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. Schools and colleges serve children and young people and help them grow into fulfilled and valued citizens. As role models for the young, how we behave as leaders is as important as what we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism.

Thomas Tallis School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.