Senior Vice Principal - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Goldwyn School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-7041-336L
Posted:27/11/2023
Pay:Leadership Scale: L18 - L22
Start Date:April 2024/ASAP
App Close Date:12/01/2024 at 16:00
Interviews:TBC

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Goldwyn School is seeking to appoint an exceptional, committed and inspirational leader. This is a special role at a truly unique and forward-thinking school. Your passion to support and empower the staff and students will be evident, and intrinsic to all your approaches.

This new role comes at an exciting time in our development, as we look to build upon our success of 3 outstanding Ofsted inspections, IQM ‘Flagship Status’ and multiple accolades. Goldwyn school is innovative, reflective and driven to always be at the forefront of exceptional practice.

Student wellbeing, in its most holistic sense, is our priority. Our mantra is ‘there is no significant learning without a significant relationship’. This is the foundation of the Goldwyn ethos.

We aim to re-engage, and to re-ignite enthusiasm and love for learning, in all its forms, whilst building confidence, resilience and positive relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school operates smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the highest level of provision, support care and academic excellence. You will be integral to a strong leadership that truly operates as a team.

Delivering the vision and values of the school.

Together with the Principal you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school. You will have exceptionally high standards and a drive for students to break barriers and achieve unparalleled success, supported by our outstanding teachers and support staff.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to making a formal application for the post. Please contact Tina Brobyn, HR Manager: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 12 January 2024

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

Goldwyn is an outstanding and unique secondary (11-18) SEMH special school in Kent, operating over 4 sites in Ashford and Folkestone, with each site running its own distinctive educational pathway.

We are a highly regarded and successful school which has expanded its provision to meet the needs of our increasingly complex and vulnerable students.

Goldwyn School is a KCC Foundation Special School for children and young people with an EHCP for SEMH needs from age 11 to 18. Students who are admitted to the school have complex and wide ranging difficulties and come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and a wide geographical area.

Goldwyn School is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2022) for students with SEMH needs, and consists of: • Goldwyn Ashford in Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone in Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre in Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus in Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) (our alternative curriculum programme)

Why Work at Goldwyn: • “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit” – School Governor • We are values driven – they are not words on a page, they are core to our school and its ethos • We have a strong and dynamic leadership team who support each other and who offer an extensive level of coaching and expertise • Our staff are our secret weapon – without a staff that feel supported and invested in, we cannot offer our students the very best education. Our staff wellbeing strategy, ambassadors and events build and sustain our team • Collaborative working is well established at the school and this fosters a culture of staff learning • There is a learning culture for our staff, with extensive CPD on offer for effective and tailored professional development • The school adopts a 2-week extended October half term to support staff wellbeing • Working from the KSENT Trust, you will have opportunities to participate in practitioner research in education, school-to-school support, and a range of leadership development programmes • Opportunities to work with partners and national leaders at the forefront of SEMH education

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kerry Greene
Address:Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT
Telephone: 01233 622958
Email: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

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