Head of Academic Operations

6 days ago


Royston Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd Full time

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team as Assistant Head of School at Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd. This role presents an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with complex learning difficulties and needs.

About the Role:

The Assistant Head of School will be responsible for taking over the leadership of the school in the absence of the Head of School and leading on school examinations. They will work closely with staff and students to maintain strategic objectives and drive educational outcomes that have a lasting impact on students.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Collaborate closely with staff and students to achieve strategic objectives
  2. Assist the Head of School in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Improvement Plan
  3. Lead staff development, focusing on progress, growth, and ongoing training and professional development
  4. Maintain responsibility for student welfare, conduct, and progress, ensuring individual needs are effectively disseminated to all staff
  5. Foster positive relationships with parents, carers, external agencies, and the wider community to enhance pupil achievement, personal development, and inclusion opportunities
  6. Lead, monitor, and evaluate the school curriculum in partnership with other key staff members, while also monitoring student attainment and progress
Requirements:
  • Qualified teacher status
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience teaching in a specialist environment
  • Evidence of major whole-school responsibilities and experience turning policy into effective and successful practice
  • Experience working with and developing links with the community
  • Leadership of a significant area or phase, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school
  • Experience working with school governors or trustees/executives
  • A clear understanding of essential qualities necessary for effective teaching and learning
  • Experience using effective behaviour and teaching strategies, preferably within a special school setting
  • Understanding of TEACCH or similar ASD intervention and support strategies
  • Up-to-date knowledge of statutory regulations and guidance relating to the post, including OFSTED requirements and latest developments in special education
Our Benefits:
  • Full training and continued support
  • Life assurance and pension
  • Health cash back plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Perk box
  • Free parking

Estimated Salary Range: £52,500 - £58,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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