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Assistant Head Teacher (SENCo) (SEN) - Kingsway Primary School
Gloucester
School: Kingsway Primary School (Primary)
Address: Kingsway Primary School, Valley Gardens, Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Assistant Head Teacher (SENCo) (SEN) - Kingsway Primary School
Grade: Leadership Group
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 21/01/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 28/04/2025
Kingsway Primary School is seeking to appoint an Inclusion Lead (Assistant Headteacher) to join our highly-respected and influential school. We are widely considered to be an inspiring, motivating setting that provides excellent professional opportunities within and beyond the school. It has been these experiences that have seen the successful appointment of both the current Deputy Headteacher and previous Assistant Headteacher to permanent Headteacher positions in the two years since our highly successful Ofsted.
We are seeking to appoint a capable professional with experience in leading Special Educational Needs and Inclusion across the school. The right candidate will be excited about working in a truly progressive school with an outstanding reputation for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and in working with a Headteacher and leadership team who seek to provide an exceptional educational experience for every child.
The IAHT will build on the excellent practice that currently exists and will have the ability to further shape and develop the school’s provision for the future as well as making a significant difference to children’s lives in the present. This exciting role will enable the successful candidate work in collaboration with others beyond the school at a very exciting time for SEND and Inclusion nationally.
The Inclusion Assistant Headteacher is central to the school’s success. As such, the role is non-class-based, gains support from a SEND Assistant, with genuine leadership autonomy and enhancement.
Kingsway Primary School is a rewarding place to work with dedicated professionals who seek to provide the very best experiences for every child. We welcome candidates who share this like-minded vision and want to offer pupils an exceptional education.
We can offer you:
• a happy, collegiate atmosphere with united staff teams.
• experienced and committed leaders who support and value every professional in the school.
• extended professional development opportunities, including preparation for headship, within and beyond the school to support career development.
• Collaboration opportunities within the Gloucestershire Schools’ Partnership of 40+ schools
• a well-refined and developed curriculum which is supportive of teachers’ workload.
• wonderful children who love to learn and thrive from exciting opportunities.
• the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children who need a great teacher.
• free access to our Employee Assistance Programme that provides free, confidential,
counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours per day, online and by telephone.
• the Cycle to Work scheme.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has Qualified Teacher Status.
• Has achieved the SENDCo Qualification
• Has a detailed understanding of the Code of Practice
• Is committed to the school’s vision and values as well as the Cultural Blueprint
• Can demonstrably improve standards and the achievement of pupils through excellent
teaching.
• Has experience in leading SEND and a track record of making a difference to pupil progress
and outcomes.
• Has a rich understanding of pedagogy and primary practice
• Is well-organised and effective when engaging external agencies
• Has the leadership and interpersonal skills required to inspire a motivated and
professional staff team.
• Is an excellent ambassador, able to promote positive partnerships with all stakeholders.
• Someone who puts safeguarding and child protection first.
Please see the information pack and advert on our website for further information.
Visits to the school are encouraged; please call the admin team on 01452 881800 or email us to arrange an appointment.
Application packs and a job description are available to download from the school website,
www.kingswayprimary.org.uk
(found under the ‘about our school’ tab) or by contacting the school office on
admin@kingsway.gloucs.sch.uk
Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.
Kingsway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other vetting procedures as appropriate.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
Closing date for applications: 21-01-2025
Salary: Leadership Group
Hours Per Week: Full Time
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