We now have an exciting opportunity at John F Kennedy Catholic School for an outstanding and successful Assistant Headteacher: Safeguarding and Inclusion (SEND) to take a leading role as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), leading and managing all aspects of safeguarding, together with line management of the learning support department. This appointment will provide the successful applicant with an ideal opportunity to hone his or her leadership skills in preparation for leading a school in the future.
Job overview
You’ll have a clear and compelling vision and a strong belief in the importance of education, supporting the Headteacher alongside SLT in active leadership duties to direct the school’s wider mission.
Job requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of leadership success and achievement at middle-management level or higher
- Key, up-to-date knowledge of curriculum/assessment requirements and developments across the whole school
- Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with both staff and students
- Effective provision of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
- Ability to utilise data to monitor and sustain whole-school attainment and progress
Why join us?
As a leader within John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be joining a dedicated and ambitious culture, with many opportunities to reinforce and build upon your professional development, and will be an active part of a transparent, accountable and responsible leadership team that prioritises excellent teaching and direction in all areas for the benefit of learners and staff alike.
Safeguarding Statement:
All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.
Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.
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