An Assistant Headteacher at West Lea School is someone who is dynamic and who will continue to inspire and motivate our staff and support and encourage our pupils to make excellent progress, whatever their starting point or situation.
We’re looking for an exceptional candidate who:
- Can demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy and can evidence the capacity to deliver both high support and high challenge
- Committed and passionate about working with learners with a wide and diverse range of SEN and can embrace the school’s vision, aims and core value of ‘Learning for life’
- An exceptionally enthusiastic and committed teacher who can motivate our learners and lead and inspire their class team to raise standards in learner outcomes
- An advocate for our learning for life approach, which puts developing independence and life skills at the heart of our curriculum alongside ambitious academic expectations
- A role model who is aligned with our values
- A lifelong learner who continues to develop and grow, personally and professionally
- Works well with others: we’re one school and one team
We have an attractive employee benefits package, including:
- Pension scheme with 23.68% employer contributions
- Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
- Professional networking opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role
As a community of 220 employees serving nearly 450 learners aged 4-25 with special educational needs and disabilities across 4 campuses and several sites, we’re seeking someone who is culturally aligned, who shares our values and is happy to contribute to the wider life of our happy and successful school.
West Lea is all about innovation, and as such, we are constantly evolving. The only true way to see what we can offer is by coming to see us and discovering why we believe you should make ‘our’ school, ‘your’ school. We want to provide you with all the information you need to decide whether the role and our school setting are right for you. We welcome questions and would love to show you around.
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. The postholder may be required to work at any West Lea School site.
West Lea School, Staff and the governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment process is rigorous and appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.