Job Location : Meldreth, UK
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They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country, supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff.
Assistant Head of School
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderContract Type: Full time, PermanentHours: 40 hours per weekSalary: L1-L6 (£49,781 - £56,316 per annum)Closing Date: Friday 4th October at 12 noonInterviews: Monday 14th October
At this school many of the students have complex learning difficulties, some associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs. Their ages range between 6 - 19. Fifteen students live within the on-site residential children’s home, with the remaining students attending on a day basis.
Whatever a student’s abilities or challenges, they aim to provide them with memorable experiences and stimulating activities that promote self-esteem and personal independence. This approach is enhanced by the imaginative use of a variety of suitable and interesting resources and environments - from the rich experiences of sound, colour and touch in the sensory room, through to energising rebound therapy and physical exercises in the hydrotherapy pool.
The school is growing in size and they are about to commence on the refurbishment of buildings to allow them to increase the number of students on roll.
The RoleTo 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 this SEN Schools' Group and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.
Key duties
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience:
Professional Knowledge
Benefits:
School Staffing Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.
Salary : 49781 - 56316
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