Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join Great Howarth School in Rochdale.
Great Howarth is in the process of expansion! The school is growing in size and capacity so we are recruiting for a new Assistant Headteacher to join the existing team and assist us to continue the amazing provision of education at Great Howarth.
Great Howarth School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.Based in Rochdale, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged7-18 witha range of complex needs including:Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), ADHD and Autism.
At Great Howarth, we provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life.
As an Assistant Headteacher you will aim to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the pupils as a member of the senior management team. Responsible for the implementation of effective policies and procedures that support the high standards of educational. You will work to assist the Head teacher in the day to day running of the school.
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Minimum requirements:
QTS or QTLS Qualification
Have similar SLT experience in an SEN environment
Up to date OFSTED and knowledge of the SEN education sector and desired outcomes.
Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.The ideal candidate should:
- Strategically oversee the school’s resources to support the achievement of educational objectives and priorities effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborate with the headteacher to clearly articulate, disseminate, ensure understanding of, and effectively implement the school’s vision among all stakeholders.
- Prioritise pupil achievement, safety, and well-being as the core focus of all school activities.
- Foster a culture of challenge and support to empower every student to succeed and actively engage in their learning journey.
- Articulate and uphold high expectations by setting ambitious targets for the entire school community.
- Exemplify the school’s values consistently through daily work and actions.
Why work for us?
Competitive pay rates
Occupational sick pay
Christmas bonus
Blue Light Card
Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £2500 per referral!
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa.
Supportive management and senior leaders.
High quality CPD opportunities.
Free eye checks.
Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.To start your journey with Horizon, click apply now!
Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support.We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement.We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.
Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme.During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.
We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.
Closing date for this role is the 20th May
Please note - We reserve the right to close this job role early if we receive a suitable number of applicants.
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Salary description
£55745.00 - £58568.00 per year