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Assistant Head, Curriculum & Pupil Progress - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7070-93L
  • Posted:28/04/2021
  • Pay:Leadership Range: L9-L14
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:12/05/2021 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Monday, 17th May 2021

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Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.

Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

We have an opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Head to join our friendly, positive and forward-looking team from September 2021, as we continue our journey towards excellence and being the very best we can be for our children and young people.

The successful candidate will play an integral part in the Leadership Team, working with and supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher’s vision by leading, managing, supporting and developing pupils, staff and our school community.  The successful candidate will be expected to take on a whole school lead role for curriculum and pupil progress.

 An ideal candidate will:-

  • be a professional who can demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive principles, support our ethos of providing a safe and positive environment for all our children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and develop their skills for life and independence
  • have excellent knowledge, expertise and skills of working with children and young people with SEND
  • be an excellent teacher and role model with a proven track record of supporting children’s progress
  • have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to adapt to different situations
  • have strong leadership experience with the confidence and ability to hold others to account
  • have the ability to build and develop excellent working relationships with staff, pupils, parents/carers, governors and other professionals
  • have personal drive, resilience and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Visits to meet us are both encouraged and welcomed, please contact Sandra Wisdom, School Business Manager by e-mailing swisdom@oakley.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

If you are interested in the role please look at our website for further information and how to apply:  www.oakleyschool.co.uk  or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk   Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

As well as membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, benefits include access to the Kent Rewards scheme.

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.

Information about the school

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, with a specialist Observation and Assessment Nursery for 3-5 years. All our children and young people have profound, severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We have a site in Tonbridge which caters for our Phase 4 (16+) students and a site in Tunbridge Wells which caters for children and young people from the age of 3 to 16. We also have a satellite provision at Skinners' Kent Primary School. Our one-day Section 8 OFSTED inspection in March 2019 reaffirmed us as 'Good'. We aspire to be outstanding in all that we do.

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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.