Location: Colchester
Start Date: September
Salary: Leadership Scale 5 to Leadership Scale 8 (£57,137 - £61,534 per annum)
Are you an ambitious school leader with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs?
Do you have the vision and resilience to lead behaviour, attendance and culture within a thriving Alternative Provision?
Are you ready to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils while developing your senior leadership career?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic Alternative Provision in Colchester to recruit an Associate Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour, Attendance & Culture (DDSL). The provision is committed to giving every young person the opportunity to succeed through a nurturing, therapeutic approach where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
The Alternative Provision is seeking to appoint a permanent Associate Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour, Attendance & Culture (DDSL) from September. The successful candidate will lead on behaviour, attendance and school culture, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and those accessing alternative education through referral pathways. Working alongside the senior leadership team, you will drive school improvement, champion inclusive practice and build strong relationships with families and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for every pupil.
The successful Associate Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour, Attendance & Culture (DDSL) will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven leadership experience within a school, Alternative Provision or SEND environment
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, EBSA and complex behavioural needs
Excellent knowledge of behaviour management, restorative practice and safeguarding
Experience working collaboratively with external agencies including Social Care, CAMHS, Local Authorities and SEND services
Outstanding communication, leadership and organisational skills with a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
Leadership Scale 5 to Leadership Scale 8 salary (£57,137 - £61,534 per annum)
Employer pension scheme
Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Healthcare and wellbeing support
Excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive leadership team
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Salary description
£57137.00 - £61534.00 per year