Assistant Head Of School

Job Title: Assistant Head of School
Location: Meldreth,Cambridgeshire
Salary: L1-L6 (£47,185 - £53,380 per annum)
Hours:  Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 12th July at 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 15th July
We are currently seeking an Assistant Head of School to join a wonderful school with an on-site residential children's home, supporting students with complex learning difficulties and needs aged 6-19. This role is based in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire.
The role:

 To undertake overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the Head of School and to lead on school examinations.
To achieve in this role, you will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, a strong leader and a passionate advocate for your students, finding ways to deliver educational outcomes that make a real difference to them. It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.
Key duties

• Working closely with staff and students to maintain the school’s strategic objectives
• Assisting the Head of School in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of our Quality Improvement Plan
• Leading our staff by monitoring their progress whilst encouraging and contributing to their ongoing training and professional development
• Maintaining responsibility for the welfare, conduct and progress of our students, ensuring that the needs and priorities for individuals are effectively disseminated to all staff.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, external agencies and the wider community to foster positive relationships, thereby improving pupil achievement, personal development and inclusion opportunities.
• Leading, monitoring and evaluating the content and effectiveness of the school curriculum in partnership with other key members of staff whilst also monitoring student attainment and progress

Experience /Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status.
• Leadership experience
• Experience of teaching in a specialist environment.
• Evidence of major whole school responsibilities and experience of turning policy into effective and successful practice.
• Experience of working with and developing links with the community
• Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
• Experience of working with and involving school governors/trustees or executives
• A clear understanding of the essential qualities necessary for effective teaching and learning.
• Experience of using effective behaviour and teaching strategies, preferably within a special school setting
• Understanding of the implementation of TEACCH or other similar ASD intervention and support strategies.
• Up to date knowledge of statutory regulations and guidance relating to the post including understanding of OFSTED requirements and latest developments in special education.

Benefits: 

• Full training and continued support
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme 
• Perk box
• Free parking