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4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Assistant Headteacher – Progress and Inclusion Wetheringsett Manor School, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5QX Contract: Permanent, Term Time only Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am- 4:30pm (One SLT meeting a week until 6:00pm) As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher – Progress and Inclusion to join our close-knit team at Wetheringsett Manor School located in Suffolk.
The successful applicant will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the development specifically of the assessment and intervention / progression systems across the whole school and contribute to the school development plan with specific responsibility for progress and inclusion across the school.
Work alongside Deputy head and SLT in establishing key priorities for school development and maintain the whole school overview of the impact of progression strategies within subjects and within teaching groups, micro populations and relevant groups.
To oversee the reporting systems at various levels monitoring their impact and making recommendations.
Assist the Headteacher in leading and managing operational aspects of the school particularly pertaining to the effectiveness of interventions across academic and social interventions and working alongside the welfare deputy.
To oversee young people’s individual progression targets and programs driven by their starting points, EHCP’s and when judged against baseline testing and CAT4 metrics.
Experience of working with a young people in specialist, PRU or alternative provision Experience of working with young people from a wide range of starting points primary upwards and developing effective curriculum strategies to address need.
Depth of knowledge in all matters relating to safeguarding children and young people Professional qualification NPQSL, NPQML in education leadership or equivalent Experience of faculty management or subject management in a variety of settings About the School Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42 pupils aged 11-18.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020.
The Manor House is located in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett.
The accommodation also provides several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements.
Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives.
Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.
As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education? Life Assurance ~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions ~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: ~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits ~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad ~ Cycle to Work Schemes ~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme ~ Critical illness cover ~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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