Assistant Headteacher and SENCO

Assistant Headteacher and SENCO

Vision and Background

 Orange Tree School is a leading co-educational school for young people aged 11-18 who thrive in a small, therapeutic and nurturing environment. Our highly skilled staff provide a specialised and tailored education to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (ECHPs) and those without.

Some of our students have found their previous schools overwhelming. Others have struggled to have their educational needs fully met. At OTS, our unique approach, which places academic achievement within a holistic framework, creates happy and engaged young people who thrive both in and outside of school. Our students discover a passion for learning, take pride in their achievements, and work diligently towards their academic and personal goals.

The individual needs and wellbeing of our students is at the heart of everything we do. With a maximum of 70 students in the school and class sizes no larger than eight, we provide a calm, flexible and supportive learning environment where students can study at their own pace. Combined with therapeutic interventions where appropriate, we succeed in minimising anxieties, building resilience, and encouraging our students to develop healthy, positive relationships.

Job Title:

Assistant Headteacher and SENCO

Hours and working days

Full-time, 8.30 -16.00 Monday – Friday (half hour lunch break)

195 school days per year (190 + 5 INSET)

Location

Ellern Mede Orange Tree School

Oakleigh Park North

Whetstone

London, N20 9AR

Terms of employment

Full-time on a permanent contract, 3 months’ probation period

Reporting to

Headteacher

Start date

ASAP

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, inspiring, dedicated and passionate Assistant Headteacher and SENCO to join our senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in therapeutic SEN education, a deep understanding of neurodiversity and experience working with children with SEMH and their families.

The Assistant Headteacher and SENCo is a vital role at Orange Tree School and will lead on making sure that Orange tree is an innovative and leading therapeutic SEN/SEMH provider. 

 Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early should we receive an exceptional candidate, so we recommend applying early.