Assistant Head – Inclusion & Pastoral

We are seeking to appoint a motivated Assistant Head teacher leading on Inclusion and Pastoral provision, who will form part of the Senior Leadership team at the school. Brackenbury Primary is part of a Federation with Kenmont Primary School and Wendell Park Primary School. The federation schools work closely together and the AHT for Inclusion & Pastoral will work closely with their counterparts in the other schools.  Our school is led on a day to day basis by our Head of School supported by a Deputy Head teacher and Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning). This Assistant Head position will support the leadership in driving school improvement with a focus on Inclusion and pastoral provision.  

The post holder will have the roles of the school’s SENDCO and DSL. There will be a 0.2 teaching commitment to this role, this enables the post holder to teach all the classes (on a rotational basis) working across the school and facilitates subject leadership time for class teachers.

Overview of the school:

Brackenbury Primary is a successful, well-resourced, two-form entry Primary School in Hammersmith. It is at the heart of a local community that has a rich and varied cultural and ethnically diverse makeup - the celebration of our many cultures and languages spoken is a key and valued activity.

Our school is a magnificent Victorian building built in 1879 and is maintained to a high standard.

Our children are confident and motivated learners who surprise us every day, they are proud of their school and are enthusiastic advocates of all that they achieve. We are fully committed to ensuring that every child is able to access opportunities that enable them to not only celebrate their own success, but that of others too.

 We are seeking to appoint someone who….

• Has relevant experience of leadership of SEND
• Is an inclusive and inspiring teacher with a strong record of improving rates of progress
• Is a committed, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Will be accountable for raising standards and securing high quality provision for children with SEND / other vulnerabilities
• Has the skills to implement change, line manage staff, use data effectively to monitor outcomes and highlight priorities for development as part of the school self-evaluation cycle
• Has skills to be able to be responsible for SEND and Pastoral provision across the school
• Has the knowledge to support the leadership team with leading on safeguarding
• Is able to report to and work with Governors and other stakeholders

In return we offer you:

• Enthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learning
• A creative environment which welcomes innovation and new ideas
•  An opportunity to work alongside the Executive Head teacher, Head of School and Deputy Head and leaders across our federation of schools
•  Opportunities to work in partnership with a range of other professionals across the three schools
•  An innovative curriculum that enthuses and engages children
•  The opportunity to work alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team of teachers and support staff, well behaved children and a dedicated governing body
• Excellent location with close transport links
• A school committed to staff wellbeing
• Inner London weighting

Brackenbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo full DBS checks.

 Interested applicants who wish to discuss the role or visit the school are welcomed by appointment, please contact the school office on 020 8743 3074 or admin@brackenbury.lbhf.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time. 

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to closing date. Therefore, an early application is recommended.