Assistant Head Teacher - Careers

Mabel Prichard School wishes to appoint a new Assistant Head. If you have the skills and experience to build constructive relationships and work proactively with children and families to improve outcomes, this opportunity could be perfect for you. 

The successful applicant will join a talented and hardworking staff team which includes a community learning team, teaching assistants and teachers and support staff. You will work as part of the Senior Leadership team and be committed to actively pursuing the best outcomes for learners with SEND.This role will lead on an area of the school development plan. Applicants with an interest in post 16 careers, accreditation and quality of education  are warmly welcomed. 

The successful candidate will bring their leadership experience, operational and strategic abilities and knowledge of SEND to the role. They will also be a skilled practitioner, modelling and understanding excellent classroom practice. They will have the ability to engage students with a complex range of special educational needs and have a clear commitment to improving student outcomes.

About the Role

This role will include:

• A 0.5 teaching role
• Supporting Quality of Education
• Supporting curriculum and pedagogy development
• Deputising for the Deputy Head Teacher
• Strategic leadership of Accreditation with the school 
• Operational leadership

Following successful application, the job description and wider responsibilities for this role will be finalised based on the strengths and experience of the post holder.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of leadership within a school
• A strong understanding of SEND
• Have experience of Safeguarding procedures within a school
• Have up to date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and principles around EHC Plan processes
• Be an outstanding teacher, who is able coach and mentor new staff
• Have the vision and skills to support the school’s journey of continuous improvement
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for students and to ensure all students reach their potential
• Be dedicated to the inclusion of students with SEND in education and society as a whole
• Align with Mabel Prichard’s school values, vision and ethos

Benefits of working at Mabel Prichard School, part of The Gallery Trust 

• Perkbox membership 
• Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use 
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work 
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance 
• Free car parking and cycle storage 

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please email an application form to recruitment@mabelprichard.org or by post FOA Alison Martin, Head of Primary, Mabel Prichard School, Cuddesdon Way, Oxford OX4 6SB. If you would like to visit please phone Alison on 01865777878.

Deadline for applications: 3pm Friday 6th December

Interviews: December 11th

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.