Job Description

Autism Anglia is a well-established charity providing direct provision for people within the Autistic Spectrum from pre-school to adults. We provide a range of services to enable people with autism to live as independently as possible and experience choice and inclusion in society. The ethos of our work is based on the following five key themes.

• To provide skills and strategies to people with ASC
• To always adopt a personalised approach
• To have a shared understanding of a person and their strengths and needs
• To have power with rather than power over a person with ASC
• To see people with ASC as independent and valued citizens

Name of School: Doucecroft School

Post Title:Assistant Deputy Headteacher

Contract Type:Permanent

Working Pattern:Full Time

Pay Scale:Depending on experience

Closing Date:12noon Tuesday 11th February

Interviews taking place: Monday 17th February

If you are interested in knowing more about this position, and would like to visit our school, please contact us to arrange a tour.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Sam Lawrence on 01206 771234 and we encourage visits to the School

Job Introduction:

The Assistant Headteacher will support the Headteacher to create a culture of constant improvement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highest achievement for all areas of the school, to provide an outstanding education for all learners.

·Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), shaping the school's strategic direction and ensuring its effective operation.

·Contribute to, promote, and uphold the school's vision, aims, and objectives.

·Regularly meet with line-managed staff to gather insights and identify development priorities to feed into the SLT.

·To act as the designated teacher and be a central point of initial contact within the school., ensuring that looked-after children and previously looked-after children aren't placed at a disadvantage, and are given the support that they need to succeed both academically and emotionally in school.

·To act as specialist assessor and therefore are familiar with the entire contents of the JCQ Regulations, which are updated year-on-year

·To ensure they are qualified to Level 7 in assessment for access arrangements

·Oversee the strategic development and daily operation of the Willow provision

·Provide professional guidance to colleagues and work collaboratively with parents, staff, and external agencies.

·Provide subject specific teaching to the learners within the provision

·Specific Responsibilities

·To ensure a high-quality service is provided within the Willow provision to meet the educational and support needs of our learners.

Applications are welcome from Teachers with the following:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Undergraduate Degree
GCSE's at grade C/Level 4 or above in English, Maths and Science
Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy
Knowledge of appropriate relational behaviour management techniques for children and young people with SEND, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour
Clean Driving Licence

About the school:

By its nature, Doucecroft School offers an excellent work/life balance reflected by small class sizes and a senior leadership team who are committed to reducing the administrative tasks of its teachers, to allow teaching staff to focus heavily on direct outcomes for the student learners.

To apply:

If you have a genuine passion for teaching and providing excellent education to all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online checks.

Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship.

Information about the School

Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 –19 years. Established in 1973, we are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.

Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy are provided on-site by our experienced therapy team.

Doucecroft School is part of Autism Anglia, a regional charity working with children, adults and families affected by Autism.