Assistant Headteacher

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About The Company
About the School:
Craig y Parc is a special independent school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for children with PMLD and complex medical needs. We create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our mission is to empower our pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally irrespective of medical needs.

About The Role
Job Overview

The Assistant Headteacher will be a key leadership role within our school, supporting the Headteacher in the strategic management of the school and leading on a variety of operational and educational responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students, particularly in creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters individual growth and promotes independence. To ensure a full understanding of the needs of pupils and how best to support the team you line-manage, there will be a part-teaching commitment of up to 40% timetable. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, parents, external agencies, and stakeholders to promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management
   - Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school.
   - Lead and support staff in their professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
   - Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create and implement the school’s strategic vision, ensuring it aligns with the needs of students with additional learning needs.
   - Assist in the development and monitoring of the school’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with educational standards and best practices.
   - Lead on key initiatives that enhance the quality of education and care, ensuring they are consistent with the school’s ethos and objectives.
2. Curriculum & Learning
   - Support the development and implementation of a curriculum tailored to the needs of children with PMLD.
   - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices to ensure high standards are maintained.
   - Lead and support teachers to implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring that learning is accessible, meaningful, and engaging.
   - Collaborate with external professionals and agencies to ensure holistic support for students, including therapists, social care and other specialists.
3. Student Well-being and Safeguarding
   - Promote the welfare and safeguarding of students, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for all children.
   - Advocate for pupils’ wants and needs and work creatively to support these.
   - Ensure that student behaviour is managed effectively, modelling positive behaviour support and fostering a sense of community within the school.
4. Staff Development and Support
   - Support the recruitment, induction, and continuous development of teaching and support staff.
   - Provide mentorship and coaching to staff, helping them to develop best practices in working with children with additional learning needs.
   - Ensure that regular feedback and performance management systems are in place for all staff members, including teaching assistants.
5. Communication & Partnership
   - Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they are actively involved in their child’s learning and well-being.
   - Communicate effectively with external agencies, partners, and stakeholders to support the holistic development of students.
   - Represent the school at relevant meetings, conferences, and events as required.
6. School Improvement & Monitoring
   - Work with the Headteacher to set and review the school improvement plan, ensuring goals and objectives are clear and measurable.
   - Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement processes, leading initiatives that improve the school’s overall effectiveness.
   - Use data to track student progress and identify areas for development, ensuring that all students are supported to make the best possible progress.

Knowledge Skills and Competency

1. Education-based qualification at degree level or higher.
2. Good basic education in literacy and numeracy - GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent.
3. Experience teaching within a PMLD environment.
4. Experience leading projects, school-improvement initiatives or areas within the school community.
5. Experience contributing within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure best outcomes for a child.
6. Experience working with external stakeholders and developing positive, professional relationships.
7. Effective use of ICT to manage learning.
8. Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
9. An understanding of Routes for Learning development frameworks.
10. Understanding of Foundation Phase pedagogy.
11. Understanding of ALN pedagogy.

Our Values
- We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential.
- We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services.
- We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do, and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
- We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality.
- We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do.
- We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders.
- We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities.