Assistant Head/SENDCO

Have you got what it takes to be a significant part of the future for primary school leadership?

• Are you passionate about learning and teaching and want every child to be taught in an excellent school?

• Are you a person who enjoys taking risks, embraces change, challenges the status quo, thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration?

• We are looking for an exceptional teacher and leader with a real desire to be involved in school improvement.

As an Assistant Head you will focus on school improvement; supported by an experienced School and Trust Leadership Team. This is a teaching role with weekly leadership release time.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

1.  Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
2. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
3. Has good curriculum knowledge 
4. Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.

We can offer the candidate:

1. An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
2. Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
3. Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
4. Cycle to work scheme.
5. Staff wellbeing programme
6. Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange this. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. We may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.