Specialist Leader for Aquinas Mini Provisions (Assistant Headteacher)

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Specialist Leader to join our multi-academy Trust. This role is pivotal in leading the development and delivery of high-quality teaching for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those presenting at extremely early developmental levels. The successful candidate will work across multiple mainstream primary schools within the Trust, developing a suitable curriculum, creating appropriate assessment tools, developing staff teams and quality assuring teaching and learning practices within our mini provisions.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a deep understanding of SEND statutory processes
• a proven track record of successfully leading teams
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience in both mainstream and special schools.
• Experience in developing and implementing assessment tools for children at early developmental levels
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external professionals, parents, and school staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in SEND education.
• A proven commitment to the importance of pupil and parent voice.
• Significant experience of ensuring children have the appropriate communication supports to develop receptive and expressive communication and emotional regulation skills.
• An ability to motivate and inspire

In return, we offer: 

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A Trust in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                     L1-L9

Salary Range:                     £55,881.00 p.a. - £67,177.00 p.a.

Reports to:                           Deputy Director Inclusion

Location

Aquinas Church of England Education Trust
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
London
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org

Alternatively, submit your application to Recruitment, Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley. BR2 8HZ. 

 All sections of the form should be completed as clearly and fully as possible.                        Please note CV's will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.                  Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.