[241022] Assistant Headteacher

SAIL Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Head to join the School in January 2025. 

Post: Assistant Head

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU

FTE Salary Range: Leadership ISR Range L10 - L14

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

Are you an experienced SEND leader who is passionate about working with, meeting the needs and supporting the development of children and young people with SEMH/ASC needs.

This is an important senior leadership role for SAIL Academy. This role has responsibilities across the school and specific leadership responsibilities within secondary and KS4 where you will be responsible for the development of: Careers, PSHE and preparation for adulthood, liaison with colleges and the development of our qualifications profile as a school. As such you will also be designated exams officer.

This is a unique opportunity where you will be part of a new and rapidly developing school, working with a highly ambitious and supportive team, who will support your training and development and enable you to be successful

This is a unique opportunity where you will be part of a new and rapidly developing school, working with a highly ambitious and supportive team, who will support your training and development and enable you to be successful

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will have passion, resilience and drive to make a difference to the lives of complex students and will be aspirational for what can be achieved for those with SEMH/ ASC needs. They will be able to:

·      Communicate the School’s vision and support strategic leadership across the whole Academy, especially in the context of positively promoting the culture of Reach South in the Salisbury community.

·      Support the continuing development of SAIL, to offer strategic support and quality assurance, and assume a lead operational role in the absence of the Headteacher.

·      Support the development of an ambitious secondary curriculum leading the development of the qualifications and intervention offer.

·   Undertake the role of exams officer

Lead Key stage 4, Careers, PfA and transition (including liaison with colleges)

·    Develop the approach to PSHE/ PSD across the secondary phase

·      Undertake a timetabled teaching commitment as identified by the needs of the school

·      Support in leading lessons and the development of teaching and learning as required, demonstrating outstanding teaching skill

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of autism or an SEMH profile.

Following opening on 1 September 2023, the school moved into new premises on Wilton Road in Salisbury. The current cohort of 82 is planned to grow towards a roll of 150 children.

SAIL’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school will look at the unique impact autism and social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

This key intent is underpinned by a number of principles. We will ensure that all children make progress, we build and foster positive relationships with parents and carers, put pupil voice at the heart of everything and support all children so they trust, feel safe and secure. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and therapeutic teams.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is 6 November 2024

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for 13 November 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.