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 welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

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