Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-106L
• Posted:24/09/2020
• Pay:TDET Range 10-14 (depending on experience)
• Start Date:1st January, 2021
• App Close Date:12/10/2020 at 08:00
• Interviews:16th October, 2020

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Deputy Head (Inclusion), L10 - L14, Full Time, January 2021

We are seeking a leader with a passion to lead the strategic development of Inclusion (including SEN, EAL, Behaviour, Play, Extended Services and Social Support/Welfare, Looked After Children and Attendance) within our thriving 730 child primary school.  Indirectly lead a team of approximately 50 with direct line management of: Assistant Head (SEN), Family Liaison Officer, Pastoral and Well-Being Service Leader, After School Club and Breakfast Club Leaders and Lunchtime Leader. 

This role will also be leading whole school strategy and development.  Our Inclusion team provides a range of services including a nurture provision and we are constantly striving to further develop our ability to serve our community.

Whitehill is a 3 form primary, including both 15 and 30 hour nursery provision, serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities. Whitehill has much to offer: grow in a supportive environment with lots of internal and external CPD. As part of The Decus Educational Trust, Challenge Partners and the Gravesham Learning Partnership, our excellent network offers exceptional opportunities. We will help you to thrive. 

www.whitehillprimary.com

The role (will include): 

• Reporting directly to the Headteacher 
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the whole school and establishing policy 
• Strategic development of Inclusion within the school (including SEN, EAL, Behaviour, Play, Extended Services and Social Support/Welfare, Looked After Children and Attendance).
• Proactively manage staff and resources with full oversight for the Inclusion Team including directly line managing  Assistant Head (SEN), Family Liaison Officer, Pastoral and Well-being Service, Breakfast and After School Club Leaders and Lunchtime Leader.
• Working closely with a full range of stakeholders 

The person (must have): 

• Recent experience of working successfully as a middle or senior leader in a school.
• Evidence of major whole school responsibilities and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.
• Successful leadership of SEN and/or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards, with clear evidence of success.
• Experience of reviewing whole school systems and identifying gaps and areas for improvement and devising solutions 
• Experience in creating overarching systems to allow monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of analysing data, to evaluate the performance of pupil groups and pupil progress, and plan an appropriate course of action for whole school development
• Experience of supporting, motivating and inspiring both colleagues and pupils by leading through example.
• Able to demonstrate a background of very strong teaching and very strong leadership

Please see the job description for full details. 

Visits to the school are welcome. Please email Lianne Pond pondl@whitehillprimary.com to arrange. 

Interested applicants should submit their applications by email to lumleyj@decustrust.com by 8am on Monday 12^th October 2020. Interviews Friday 16^th October 2020.

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com

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• Job Description