Assistant Headteacher

Due to recent growth of Hazel Oak School, we are seeking to appoint an additional Assistant Head Teacher, to join our dynamic and experienced leadership team. This exciting new role will expand the senior team alongside the current Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teachers and Assistant Head Teacher. We welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experience within education. We celebrate the diversity of our population, taking pride in difference as one of our strengths. Hazel Oak supports a broad range of pupils with learning difficulties which include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, social, emotional and mental health challenges, speech, language and communication difficulties, plus more complex and medical needs. Communication, wellbeing, life skills, the functional use of core skills and alternative, augmentative communication skills are central to our curriculum, which brings real life experience into learning to achieve belonging for all. The successful applicant will have substantial leadership experience in middle or senior roles within schools, managing teams of people effectively, and supporting staff to deliver high quality curriculum content and outcomes through high expectations. As an inspiring and creative teacher, you will be able to deliver an adapted national curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our learners, developing staff pedagogy through collaborative team working, creating inspired experiences and rich cultural capital for all. The primary teaching model works across key stages 1 to 3 and the same collaborative approach is applied to accreditation teaching and learning in key stages 4 and 5, with opportunities for staff to teach across the different phases. You will take a leading role in driving the school's development through training, appraisal, coaching, peer and wellbeing support. You will also have a commitment to trauma informed, restorative practice, championing individual pupil needs, modelling high expectations to staff and pupils. Hazel Oak is a supportive family team with a passion for progress, both in our pupils and our staff. Come and see what we can do to support your next challenge, pre visits are welcome. We can offer you:

• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support through an external provider
• Salary sacrifice for childcare costs
• Subsidised public transport costs
• Subsidised eye tests and glasses for DSE users
Our vision: Belonging, having fun, discovering our place in the world, building relationships and overcoming challenges. Learning about life beyond the classroom to shape a successful future. This is your chance to be a part of something special. Come and see for yourself - We warmly encourage pre-application visits.

The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016) which makes it a requirement for all public sector workers operating in 'customer facing' role to be able to speak fluent English.