Assistant Headteacher (SENDCO) – Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies
- Employer
- Devonshire Junior Academy
- Location
- Auckland Road, Smethwick, West Midlands. B67 7AT
- Salary
- Leadership 2 – 6 £43,251 - £ 47,735 per annum
- Closing date
- 20 Jan 2022
- Reference
- SANDED000005219
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Teaching roles, Primary School, Other Subject Area
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
To start after Easter 2022
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for SEND at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. This is a Senior Leadership role which will operate across both schools.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised creative thinker who can provide a strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND. This will include managing our resource base which is a Focus Provision for Autistic children, currently with 14 pupils. You will be an inspirational leader, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support; someone who is passionate about children’s learning and welfare.
About us:
We are a highly inclusive school that welcomes children with a diverse range of strengths and differences. We believe strongly in equal opportunities and that all children entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum. Our children with additional needs benefit from a personalised approach that meets their individual needs.
You will be working with our amazing children, who motivate and inspire us on a daily basis.
We are seeking a candidate who has:
- Preferably a current SENDCo qualification
- Experience of the SENDCo role
- A good understanding of Autism and children with high support needs
- Experience of working across the Primary age range
- Knowledge and experience of managing successful processes, such as EHCP application and Annual Reviews
- Efficient time management
- An ability to build strong relationships with outside agencies and parents
- An ability to support and develop staff, modelling various strategies, such as Emotion Coaching, Low Arousal approach, PECS, intensive interaction
We can offer:
- A dedicated and caring team of professionals that make up our Devonshire family
- Support, CPD and opportunities provided by our growing, values driven MAT, Victoria Academies Trust
- A well-established successful Focus Provision
- Well behaved, delightful children - visitors regularly comment on the impeccable behaviour
- A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- IT to support you in your role
The following dates are available to visit our schools. Please make an appointment by calling 0121 558 1654 or emailing office@devjunacademy.org.uk
Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th January at 11.00am or 4.00pm
Closing date 12.00pm Friday 4th February
Observations Week commencing 7th February
Formal interview Thursday 17th February
Hours:
Full Time
Grade:
Leadership 2 – 6 £43,251 - £ 47,735 per annum
Location:
Auckland Rd, Smethwick B67 7AT
Closing Date:
12.00pm Friday 4th February
Supporting documents
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
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