What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a ‘Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Belonging’. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enabling access and inclusion and will have a proven track record of breaking down barriers to learning. This brand new role offers the right candidate an unique opportunity to make a profound impact in a thriving school environment.
You will lead our inclusion, behaviour and safeguarding strategies, ensuring all pupils receive the support they need to become agents of their own personal growth. You will guide staff in implementing strategies for diverse needs and collaborate with children, families, and external agencies to promote wellbeing and achievement.
If you are someone who is passionate about enabling success for students with special educational needs and disabilities and are energised by multidisciplinary and integrated working models then we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Alfriston is an outstanding Special School with Academy status for girls aged 11-19 with moderate learning difficulties and communication and interaction needs. We currently have 164 students on roll. All students have an Education Health Care Plan and are taught in small groups and with additional support. Our staff are specialist subject teachers and are experienced in working with a range of special needs and abilities.
Pupils attend Alfriston from all over Buckinghamshire and some neighbouring counties. We also have weekly boarding provision for 20 pupils 3 nights per week.
We consider the staff team as our most valuable resource. Training and development is a high priority in the school. There is also personal support given to staff to manage the diverse and challenging work needed to support pupils with significant special needs. At present there are 70 staff employed at the school working in the teaching, support, residential and administrative teams. We are proud of the excellent standard of education provided at Alfriston.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post.