Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, so we are always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We are taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
This exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Deputy Headteacher - SENCO to join our close-knit team at Oakham Shires School.
To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the head teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.
A fully qualified teacher (QTS) is required to play a major role, under the overall direction of the head teacher, in growing the school to its full capacity as well as formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school.
This includes:
* Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;
* Monitoring progress towards their achievement;
* Playing a key role in the school self-review process;
The successful candidate will also be responsible for collating documents of new students and creating Provision Passports for each pupil, ensuring that school policies and procedures are in line with the latest government SEN policies and regulations, preparing and leading SEN training for all staff.
About the school: Oakham Shires School is an Independent Special School for 11-18 year olds who are Autistic and have associated diagnosis and special education needs.
Salary: £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you will wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.