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Headteacher - Term Time

The Sallygate School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-6137-20L
  • Posted:28/12/2016
  • Pay:£49,500 - £69,500k p/a (dependent on experience)
  • Start Date:Mar 2017
  • App Close Date:28/01/2017 at 17:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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Job Title: Head Teacher within our independent special school (BESD)

Starting Salary: £50,000-£70,000k p/a (potential to increase as the school roll expands) PACKAGE INCLUDES A CAR

Start Date: To be negotiated

The Head Teacher will be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school. They will provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership in order that every child is able to fulfil their true potential. The Head Teacher is expected to:

  1. Lead and manage the school
  2. Ensure the achievement of the best possible educational standards
  3. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children
  4. Achieve a minimum of ‘good’ at Ofsted inspection

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accountability for the teaching and learning within the school;
  • Leadership and continuous development of all staff members in the performance of their work by, for example, providing clear expectations and guidance;
  • Ensure job descriptions and performance management for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and are consistent with current conditions of employment;
  • Manage your own personal professional development whilst ensuring a good work/life balance;
  • Lead in the design, implementation, monitoring and development of an age appropriate curriculum, which inspires and engages all pupils and ensure that pupils receive an effective and appropriate education according to their individual needs and abilities;
  • Ensure that the behaviour management policy of the school is implemented consistentlyand is effective; 
  • Ensure the school’s policies and procedures are relevant and up to date;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to being part of the therapeutic community and promotes community cohesion;
  • Promote a culture of encouragement, support and challenge in order for each student to achieve their full potential and strive for the best possible educational standards
  • Promote creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence;
  • Keep up to date with developments in subject areas, new resources, methods and national objectives;
  • Ensure the school premises are fit for purpose; maintain sound procedures for the security, supervision and maintenance of the school ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met;
  • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual student progress and communicate this effectively;
  • Promote improvement strategies as appropriate;
  • Regularly and effectively communicate the progress of each student’s learning and development to relevant pro

    Information about the school

    The Sallygate School is an Independent Special School catering to the unique needs of pupils with SEMH which opened in 2011. Located in the heart of the Alkham Valley, near Dover, the Sallygate School is part of Channels & Choices Therapeutic Community which comprises of several therapeutic residential children’s homes, an independent therapeutic fostering agency and a multi-disciplinary therapy service, including SaLT & OT service.

    At Sallygate School, we believe in providing a comprehensive and sequenced curriculum pathway that caters to the diverse needs of all our learners. We understand that each student has unique abilities, learning styles, and developmental requirements. Our sequenced curriculum ensures a structured and supportive learning journey for every individual, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

    In the Sallygate School’s most recent OFSTED Inspection in 2022, it was judged GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING in: Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership & Management.

    We reserve the right to carry out social media checks on all new applicants.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.