Deputy Headteacher
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Sefton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary - L12 - 16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 September 2023
Job overview
Full Time - Permanent required from January 2024
Southport, Merseyside
Salary: L12 - 16
NOR: 122
Presfield High School is an oversubscribed specialist provision which caters for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism from age 11 through to 19. All our 123 students have an EHCP which identifies Autism as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism”. This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism. We are an National Autistic Society Advanced accredited school and are currently preparing to become an NAS “Beacon” school.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes both an aspirational academic and social pathway.
We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who shares our vision of shaping futures and changing lives by empowering our students to know themselves, advocate appropriately and contribute to wider society. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. You will be working with the most fantastic students who each day will delight and enthuse you.
We are looking for a senior leader who can demonstrate a child focused approach, outstanding leadership qualities, an understanding of Autism and who has integrity and drive. It is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate an aspirational attitude and a proven ability to care and communicate at all levels.
We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this post is "exempt" from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 01704 227831.
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Applicants should refer to the application pack and email their completed application forms to: recruitment@presfieldschool.org
Interviews/observations to be held on Thursday 21st September 2023
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About Presfield High School and Specialist College
- Presfield High School and Specialist College
- Preston New Road, Southport
- Merseyside
- PR9 8PA
- United Kingdom
Presfield High School changes lives. We are a National Autistic Society accredited, oversubscribed school situated in Southport, Merseyside. All students have an EHCP with ASC as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism”. This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment if that is their chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social pathway.The school catchment area is predominantly Sefton with some students travelling from Lancashire.
We place as much emphasis on progress in social development as we do in academic progress. Our primary focus is to support students to increase their employability and quality of life opportunities. Our curriculum changes with each cohort and is bespoke to the students needs. Several students follow individualised timetables. Our qualification suite continues to expand and includes Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 and GCSE qualifications. Extensive work is undertaken to prepare students for the rigours of public examinations whilst maintaining our emphasis on developing life skills.
The school receives additional support from a Speech and Language therapist, Parent Support Advisor, School Nurse and Occupational Therapy/Mental Health/Sensory Specialists. All students have a sensory need assessment upon entry to the school. On a case by case basis, we run intervention programmes to support emotional and mental health issues, reading recovery, dyslexia, anger management and self esteem. We also have a dedicated Behavioral/Pastoral Support Team.
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