Headteacher
Rosebank School
Cheshire West and Chester
- £61,166 - £74,295 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022.
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2022
Job overview
NOR 52 pupils
Rosebank School is a specialist provision catering for primary aged children with an Autism Spectrum Condition and associated learning difficulties.
Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, the Governors seek to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Headteacher who:
- Has a proven record of effective senior leadership in a primary setting – mainstream, special or autism specific provision and has knowledge and experience of Autism;
- Is passionate about working with pupils with complex needs;
- Will inspire, manage and motivate staff, children and the wider school community;
- Is committed to developing further an inclusive school and ensuring high levels of achievement;
- Will motivate and promote outstanding teaching for outstanding learning.
Rosebank School was rated Good at its last Ofsted Inspection.
Time in the school will form part of the interview process but prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school in advance of application by arrangement with the current Headteacher, Mrs Rosemary Charlton, email: head@rosebank.cheshire.sch.uk
Application forms and further details can be obtained from the school website.
Application is by a completed form along with a letter (max. 2 sides of A4) explaining how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what you would hope to achieve if successful in your application. Completed forms and letters should be returned to: Mrs Helen Newton, Chair of the Governing Body at Rosebank School, email: helennewton@rosebank.cheshire.sch.uk
Rosebank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting processes. The holder of the post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. The appointment is subject to satisfactory clearance under the procedure.
Closing date: Monday 7th February 2022 (12 noon)
Attached documents
About Rosebank School
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Rosebank School is a specialist primary school providing excellent education for children with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated learning difficulties. The school is registered to admit pupils aged 4 to 11 years of age and is accredited by the National Autistic Society (re-accreditated in 2021). All pupils have access to NHS Commissioned Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (if appropriate) and all families are supported by the school’s full-time Family Support Worker. Well-developed strong relationships between the family and the school are a key feature of the life of the school
The school is funded for 49 places although currently there are 52 pupils on roll. The school operates with small classes, usually comprising 7 pupils, with 1 teacher and 2 or 3 teaching assistants (depending on the level of pupil need). Over the last 3 years the school has generated an underspend which has been used to fund capital developments within the school site.
Most of the pupils live within the Cheshire West and Chester area with a significant number of pupils coming from Cheshire East area and small numbers from other neighbouring local authority areas.
Learning at Rosebank
The core curriculum is based on a combination of an adapted and differentiated EYFS/National Curriculum and the Autism Education Trust Progression Framework. It is driven by each child’s Education Health Care Plan.
The TEACCH approach is used to provide a very structured and systematic environment to support pupils’ learning. Staff members are well trained and are highly skilled at working with autistic pupils and their associated difficulties. Consequently, class teams are well equipped to address the differences in learning styles of individual pupils.
Teachers are flexible in the use of autism approaches, tailoring these to meet the needs of each pupil. All pupils have an individual positive behaviour support plan outlining their individual needs and preferences. Letters and Sounds is used as the basis for phonics lessons to support children with reading and writing.
Throughout their time at Rosebank School, in addition to PE sessions, children have continual use of the extensive outdoor play and sensory areas as well as indoor sensory spaces. Pupils also have access to the teaching of PE core skills, football coaching and swimming.
Meeting individual needs
To prepare and enable pupils to learn, emphasis is placed on physical activity and developing self-regulation and resilience. To ensure pupils with sensory processing difficulties have their needs met, each pupil is assessed to create an individual sensory profile. A variety of tailored sensory equipment and interventions is used to support pupils to develop their understanding and self-management over time.
To meet the specific needs of each pupil, there are a variety of additional interventions used when appropriate including Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA), Draw-Talk Therapy, Lego Build2Express, Relax Kids, Sensory Diet and Dyslexia support.
What they say about Rosebank school …..
National Autistic Society:
Staff’s detailed understanding of the sensory needs of pupils was evident throughout observations
Within all observations, staff were able to make themselves understood using simplified and structured verbal communication. Staff effectively used visual prompts, modelling and objects of reference to communicate with pupils and support then with learning or transitions.
Within all observations, pupils were given opportunities to take ownership of their learning by expressing their opinion or being given opportunities to make choices. Partnership work with families is a strength of the school highlighted by both parents and staff. Families generally feel well supported by the school and their “approachable and understanding” Family Support Worker who is constantly reviewing and adapting her approach to best meet the needs of families.
Staff have a good understanding of pupil’s social emotional and mental health needs, and through ELSA sessions, talk and draw and the zones of regulation, the school empowers pupils to have a better understanding of their needs.
Ofsted:
Staff, parents, governors and pupils are proud of their school. Everyone agrees Rosebank makes a positive difference to the lives of pupils and families ….. Staff have skills and expertise not only in autistic spectrum conditions, but also in a range of other areas of need with which pupils present.
Location:
The school is situated in the village of Barnton to the North of Northwich in Cheshire. The school is easily accessed by the motorway network, being less than 10 minutes from Junction 10 of the M56. It is easily accessed from the cities of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester – all of which are within a 30-minute drive.
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