Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-253L
• Posted:13/09/2019
• Pay:L12 to L16
• Start Date:January 2019
• App Close Date:30/09/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:W/C 7th October

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Due to the recent promotion of the current post holder to headship, we wish to appoint an experienced special needs practitioner as Assistant Headteacher to play a significant role in supporting this outstanding school. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone to use their deep understanding and strong commitment to educating children with special educational needs, and to be directly involved developing our personalised provision, while continuing to promote our existing high standards.

We are looking for a caring, inspiring and motivated individual with experience of successful middle or senior leadership who has excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills in managing and motivating staff, enjoys teaching and can help pupils to enjoy their learning. A background in ASD, PMLD or SLD is desirable, but a dynamic and enthusiastic approach is essential.

The successful candidate must have an understanding of how to evidence pupil progress and outcomes alongside excellent curriculum knowledge. A commitment to providing the very best for our pupils is paramount.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for:

• Leading on the schools curriculum
• Leadership of the primary phase, including EYFS
• Oversight and analysis of assessment and accreditation
• Ensuring high expectations for pupil progress, academic and personally
• Supporting other leaders to raise the quality of education, including teaching and learning
• Oversight of staff CPD
• Daily cover arrangements across the school

This would be an exciting and rewarding opportunity for career development, within a supportive and experienced leadership team.

Applications from staff in both mainstream and special schools are welcomed.

Informal tours will be held on 16th and 17th September from 1.30pm-2.30pm and 19th September from 11.00am to 12.00pm. Please contact Leigh Picton on 01474-365485 to book your visit.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description for Assistant Headteacher Primary