Permanent contract
Required from September 2017

Byron Wood Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated individual, who will be proactive in moving the school forward in terms of whole school inclusion.  You need to be a conscientious and effective Assistant Headteacher who will positively and actively contribute to whole school improvement through effective leadership, management and co-ordination of provisions in school.  Across the school, there are approximately 463 pupils.  The work is challenging but also extremely rewarding. The successful candidate will receive a managed induction process into the post.

The person appointed will have high expectations, determination and ambition and strive to assist the school leadership on its journey towards becoming a good and outstanding school.

The successful candidate will:-

• Lead on Inclusion throughout school (Behaviour, Attendance, SEND, CP)
• Have a SEND qualification, or working towards a qualification
• Be an excellent classroom teacher – minimum 6 years
• Have a minimum 2 years in Leadership (phase/middle/senior)
• Be able to communicate, motivate and inspire staff teams
• Be able to demonstrate an awareness of, and an interest in, working in a multi-cultural school
• Have a strong commitment to the school and the ambition to develop their role
• Be committed to an inclusive philosophy of education
• Have a desire to play an active part in the strategic development of the school and to use their own skills, talents and interests for the benefit of children
• Be committed to change and improvement
• Work at both strategic and operational level
• Develop excellent relationships with pupils, parents and Governors

This post at Byron Wood Academy offer significant opportunities for candidates who are willing to bring ideas, enthusiasm and commitment to their roles.

If you are ambitious and want a post that will develop your leadership skills working with varied groups of people, whilst providing you with interesting challenges and career prospects, then this is the job for you.

Byron Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.    An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.

Please CLICK HERE for the application pack.