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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (AHT) - Curriculum Development
Pay: Leadership Pay Scale 12-16, depending on experience.
Required: September 2025
Treetops Learning Community is excited to offer an opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our team. The successful candidate will work across the Trust, in Treetops School and Treetops Free School.
Treetops School was again judged outstanding in February 2020, while Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development:
- Lead the development and implementation of a personalized, engaging, and inclusive curriculum tailored to the needs of SEND pupils.
- Ensure the curriculum promotes high standards of achievement and progress for all pupils.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
Leadership and Management:
- Lead and manage a team of staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and other support personnel.
- Provide professional development and training opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive school culture that values diversity and promotes high expectations for all pupils.
Pupil Progress:
- Monitor and track pupil progress, ensuring that all pupils exceed their perceived potential.
- Implement and oversee intervention strategies to support pupils who are not making expected progress.
- Work closely with teachers to develop and review EHCPs for pupils.
Liaising with External Agencies:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, including local authorities, health services, and social care providers.
- Coordinate multi-agency meetings and ensure effective communication and collaboration to support pupil needs.
- Act as the main point of contact for external agencies regarding SEND provision and pupil welfare.
Community Access:
- Promote and facilitate community access and inclusion for all pupils.
- Develop partnerships with local organizations and community groups to enhance learning opportunities and experiences for pupils.
- Organize and oversee community-based learning activities and events.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs):
- Lead the process of developing, implementing, and reviewing EHCPs for pupils within their Pathway.
- Work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure EHCPs are implemented effectively and reviewed regularly.
Additional Duties:
- Support the Headteacher in the overall leadership and management of the school.
- Contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
- Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Headteacher to support the school's strategic objectives.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that all pupils receive a high-quality, inclusive education that meets their individual needs.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs K Lambie on 01375 372723 or email klambie@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk .
An application form can be downloaded from our website, www.treetopsschool.org under About Us and Job Opportunities and submitted either by hand, post or email marked for the attention of the HR Manager Kay Lambie along with a letter of application.
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2025
Interviews: 8 May 2025
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.
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The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.