Assistant Head Teacher - Curriculum & Learning

An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior teacher & middle leader to join us as an Assistant Head with a focus on Curriculum & Learning, working largely with our older students as they look to their next steps beyond school. Preston Bridge School is an independent special school for pupils aged 6 – 19, who experience barriers to learning, set across two sites in Paignton. As our school continues to grow and thrive we are pleased to be adding this new role to our staff team.

Our creative, individualised approach to learning is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we assess their individual interests, passions and desires to build a project based curriculum to meet their needs. In doing so, we ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

We are looking for an inspirational Assistant Head Teacher, who can contribute to and embed the ethos and vision of the school as part of our extended leadership team. 

Working closely with our Deputy Head Teacher they will lead the development and implementation of a unique and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role will focus on ensuring that our creative and innovative project based curriculum is securely implemented, that it enhances students' engagement and prepares them for future opportunities. You will also work on developing our Horizons curriculum model that aims to support students who wish to follow a more formal approach to their learning alongside their projects.

As an experienced, qualified Teacher, the successful candidate will:

• have substantial experience/and or understanding of SEMH /ASC and how to create supportive learning environments

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teaching staff, fostering collaboration and a positive working environment

• Proficient in assessing student progress and evaluating teaching effectiveness, using data to inform instructional practices.

• Be able to demonstrate their ability to develop and support staff

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges

• Experience in - and understanding of - quality CIAG and the Gatsby requirements, as well as a creative approach to finding and developing work experience opportunities for students with SEND.

• Awareness of current trends in pedagogy, including differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with pupils and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as, building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure that all staff feel cared for too.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. As part of a new and growing group, we will be able to offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in order to develop innovative teaching practice.

The well-being of our staff is an important priority; therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children and young adults can learn and thrive.

We recognise that our schools all serve their own communities and are unique, but we also insist that our schools follow Spaghetti Bridge ways of working which ensure that there are high expectations and equality of opportunity for all our pupils.

Early application is encouraged as we may appoint prior to the closing date.

Please visit our website to learn more about Spaghetti Bridge and Preston Bridge School: www.spaghettibridge.co.uk. https://prestonbridgeschool.co.uk/

For further information please email recruitment@spbridge.co.uk.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk and will undertake an online check. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.