Are you looking for a new, exciting challenge?
Do you want to lead within a rapidly improving school?
Salary: Highly competitive
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Bordering on the beautiful Cotswolds and within commuting distance of Bristol and Bath.
We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our driven leadership team. This role is to lead on Inclusion across the school.
The successful applicant for this role will be an outstanding, passionate and inspirational leader who is committed to enhancing the life chances of our pupils. Leading a strong support team, the post holder will be committed to delivering a vision for inclusion that breaks down pupil barriers to learning for our vulnerable learners. We are seeking a strategic thinker to create and implement our whole school strategy for SEND and behaviour, while working strategically to support and engage our most at risk learners. Working with a capable, committed and pupil centred inclusion team, you will be responsible for leading our whole school inclusion strategy.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a strong and forward-looking team in a diverse and inclusive school. Your work will have the power to transform life opportunities where it is needed most.
You will need to be:
- An experienced teacher/leader with secure knowledge of effective pedagogy and a commitment to their on-going professional development.
- Passionate in your practice
- A reflective practitioner that is innovative and creative with determination and resilience.
- A strong role model that can coach and support our staff to bring the very best of themselves to work.
- Hold the SENDCO qualification or be willing to complete.
Swindon Academy can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn and a joy to be with
- Hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
- Supportive leadership and a committed Governing Body
- A very happy and caring place to work
- A guaranteed CPD offer with real opportunities to develop as a leader
As a key member of our leadership team you would be expected to take the lead in a key aspect of strategic school development and the raising of standards.
Swindon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.