Assistant Headteacher: SEND

Recruitment pack for this post can be found via the following link - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/huTnGxBtmTSJjW48?ref=Link

Starting April 2025

Salary Range L9 - L15 £60,644 - £70,293 (Full Time)

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Headteacher who shares our school values of: Kindness, Respect, Commitment and Inclusivity. The successful candidate will role model these values and be able to articulate them clearly for all stakeholders. If appointed, you will lead our talented and hard-working staff team to further develop our school.

We would like to hear from candidates who are:

• Specialists in the field of SEND or with a passion for promoting outcomes for SEND learners
• Committed to the core values of this school
• Committed to High Quality Inclusive Practice
• Committed to all students achieving success: academic and beyond the curriculum
• Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve success
• Energetic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders
• Committed to contributing to the personal development of every child.

In return, we will offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• Exceptional support and challenge from our experienced governing body
• Highly able and motivated staff at all levels
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Free Gym facilities
• Active and well-funded staff wellbeing group

The Whitby High School is committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. The successful candidate will be bound by the school’s safeguarding children processes, undertake safeguarding training as necessary and all appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks from the DBS. All candidates will be expected to provide sources for two professional references.

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 9th December 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th December 2024

Please note: The Whitby High School application form (not TES quick apply) must be completed for this post. This can be found by clicking on the Teaching Staff Application Form link, below. All essential criteria must be met in order to an application to be accepted.

Teaching Staff Application Form

Please send your completed application form to Mrs K Robinson, PA to the Headteacher, at krobinson@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk.

Tours of the school are available on:--

Wednesday 27th November at 16:00 or 16:30

Wednesday 4th December at 16:00 or 16:30

Please contact Mrs K Robinson, PA to the Headteacher, at krobinson@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk to book one of the tours.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting including online searches for shortlisted candidates.

The Whitby High School is an equal opportunities employer.