Interim Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion

Location

Ealing, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you an experienced Inclusion Leader looking for a challenge in a new setting?

If yes, then Horsenden Primary School may have just the challenge for you. The Headteacher and governors are keen to appoint an experienced and passionate leader to cover the role of Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion in our large, vibrant school. Our current Deputy Headteacher is going on maternity leave providing an exciting opportunity for someone to gain valuable experience in our setting.

The right candidate will be:

• a dynamic and ambitious senior leader who has a passion for inclusion and safeguarding
• person centred and keen to develop their own and others leadership skills with regards to inclusion
• particularly interested in developing themselves as well as others for the benefit of the children of Horsenden

The role:

• to be responsible for making improvements to Quality First Teaching for all
• hold strategic leadership for safeguarding
• leadership development of the inclusion team, including SENDCo, counsellors, pupil and family worker and specialist SEN support staff

About our school:

Horsenden Primary school is a larger than average, 3 form entry primary school in the Greenford area of the London Borough of Ealing, serving a diverse community. The school’s fantastic facilities, including a swimming pool, provide a range of unique development opportunities for an experienced leader. We aim to develop pupils who are confident, ambitious critical thinkers who have the skills to successfully explore their interests while becoming curious about the world around them. We achieve this by recruiting passionate and ambitious staff and investing heavily in developing and valuing them. Staff are developed in a range of ways and are provided with a wide variety of opportunities to engage in personalised training, including opportunities for professional reading, discussion and self-reflection.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at:

In line with  Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email Mrs F Carver at [email protected] to make an appointment for call 020 8422 5985

To apply:

To apply please download, complete and upload the application form attached, or visit our website to apply directly to our school:

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 12pm midday

Shortlisting: Wednesday 20 March 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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