About the role
Are you an
ambitious and inspirational leader with a passion for inclusion and a
commitment to ensuring every child succeeds?
New Milton
Infant School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher and
SENDCo to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to
continue the success and make a significant impact within our ambitious school
community whilst helping shape the next stage of our improvement.
As a key member
of the leadership team, you will lead inclusion across the school, champion the
needs of pupils with SEND and other vulnerable learners and play a strategic
role in driving school improvement. Alongside your leadership responsibilities,
you will maintain a strong classroom presence, delivering high-quality teaching
and building meaningful relationships with children and families.
The Role
The
successful candidate will:
- Be
a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Lead
inclusion and SEND provision across the school.
- Act
as the school's named SENDCo.
- Serve
as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Lead
provision for SEND, disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
- Monitor
pupil progress and evaluate the impact of provision.
- Work
closely with families and external agencies.
- Support
whole-school improvement priorities.
- Teach
a class and model excellent classroom practice.
- Bring
energy, creativity and a positive approach
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is passionate about inclusion and
securing the best outcomes for every child.
- Hold the
National Award for SEND Coordination (NASENCO) or be willing to
- undertake
the qualification within the required time frame.
- Has
successful leadership experience within a primary school setting.
- Has
experience of leading SEND provision and inclusive practice.
- Can
inspire, motivate and support colleagues.
- Builds
positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.
- Works
collaboratively with staff, governors and the wider community
- Shares
our commitment to safeguarding and high expectations for all children.
Key Responsibilities
Deputy Headteacher
- Support the Headteacher in providing strategic
leadership and direction.
- Lead and monitor teaching, learning and
assessment to ensure consistently
- high standards across the school.
- Drive school improvement initiatives and
contribute to self-evaluation and
- development planning.
- Support staff through coaching, mentoring and
professional development.
- Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour,
attendance and pupil wellbeing.
- Deputise for the Headteacher when required.
SENDCo
- Lead the strategic development of SEND
provision throughout the school.
- Ensure that pupils with SEND receive
high-quality support and achieve their full potential.
- Coordinate, monitor and evaluate SEND
interventions and provision.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support
staff, parents and external
- professionals.
- Manage statutory assessment processes and
annual reviews where required.
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of
Practice and relevant legislation.
- Champion inclusive practice and develop staff
expertise in meeting the needs of all children
Job tags
- Deputy Headteacher
- Education roles
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
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