The Governing Body at Hunmanby Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team in the position of Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo, with a teaching commitment 0.65 FTE.
What skills and experience we are looking for:
- The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate, from current teaching practice, their ability to enthuse and motivate their pupils regardless of their starting point and be committed to raising standards for all.
You will have experience in leading whole-school improvement projects with measured impact and a proven track record of leading a team and modelling excellence to improve academic outcomes.
Part of your role will be to improve standards of teaching and learning across school, playing a key role in embedding the vision and values of the school and the design and implementation of staff CPD, including mentoring and coaching staff at all levels.
We are looking for a strong practitioner with experience of leading SEND provision with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support colleagues and who is passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children.
The suitable candidate will have, or be working towards the National SENDCo Award.
You will work closely with Teachers and manage TA's support and interventions. Your role will help to develop an inclusive school practice and develop existing systems of tracking and reviewing provision. Responsibilities include, leading the school provision map; developing class profile of needs; the analysis of data, line management of Teaching Assistants; leading areas of performance management; assisting in the delivery of CPD, developing positive relationships with families.
You will also support the Headteacher/DSL as the school’s Deputy DSL by having a good understanding of the needs of children from disadvantaged backgrounds including behaviour, SEMH and pastoral support. You will have a tenacious approach to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and well-being of our young people.
What the school offers its staff
• Children who are rewarding to teach, eager to learn and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships
• A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive community who are immensely proud of their school
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A supportive school Governing Body
• A friendly working environment which supports and enhances our vision and ethos
Further details about the role:
An informal visit to the school is warmly encouraged and recommended. The Head Teacher is available for visits on Tuesday 4th March at 4:30pm, Thursday 6th March at 9:30am, Tuesday 11th March at 4:30pm or Thursday 13th March at 9:30am.
Please use this form https://forms.office.com/e/K63UtPUAvQ to book an appointment with the school or for further enquiries please contact the school office on 01723890350, or email admin@hunmanby.n-yorks.sch.uk
Application Process:
Please send application to: admin@hunmanby.n-yorks.sch.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date : Sunday 23rd March 2025 (midnight)
Short Listing : WB Monday 24th March 2025
Interview date : Thursday 3rd April 2025
Key Documents:
Job Description.pdf
Information about the school.pdf
Person Specification.pdf
Application Form.docx
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