Can you lead a team of SEN specialists, HLTAs and other support staff to ensure that all SEN pupils excel? Can you work strategically with external partners to derive best value for the school and to broker the support needed by pupils?
The remit for this role is simple. To make sure every child, whether SEN support, EHCP or in one of our ARPs, achieves their best possible outcomes- whatever they may be. Whilst the aim is simple what it will take to be successful is hard. You will need to work strategically with senior leaders, teachers, external support, the Borough, parents, pupils and other staff, while all the time keeping QFT at the heart. You will need to understand the importance of parental choice whilst at the same time being able to ensure that the right decisions are made for the child.
Eastbrook school is an all through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The secondary school has served the local community since the 1930s but has transferred into a new, state of the art building in 2017. In December 2021. Eastbrook School was graded as ‘good’ by OFSTED noting that ‘leaders and staff have embedded a culture of high expectations’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and supported’.
The successful candidate will be able:
•Monitor student work directly with teachers to ensure the highest standard of student outcomes.
•Create regular opportunities for teachers to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice.
•Lead Department meetings, ensuring a focus on improving student outcomes.
•Oversee the development of a progressive and effective EAL curriculum.
•Strong subject knowledge across a range of subjects.
•A desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the progress of our students.
•The ability to enthuse all young people.
•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.
•Self-motivation and be committed to further professional development.
In return we offer:
•A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.
•A student-centred, progress focused ethos.
•The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.
•A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.
•A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.
•Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.
•A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.
Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants