Assistant Headteacher

About this Role

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to provide operational leadership across Oak Tree School and support the effective day-to-day running of all aspects of the provision.

Working under the strategic direction of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, translating school priorities into effective operational practice. You will lead and support systems and procedures that secure high standards of education, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

You will be a visible and approachable leader who models exemplary pastoral practice, assertive behaviour management and high professional standards. You will work closely with pupils, families, colleague sand external professionals to promote inclusion, belonging, independence andhigh aspirations for every pupil.

• Lead the daily operation of the school, including staffing deployment, implementation of school policies and routines and maintaining a visible leadership presence.
• Lead operational systems covering behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, educational visits, transport, health and safety, site coordination and incident management.
• Ensure operational systems effectively support pupils with SEND, working closely with families, therapists and external agencies to secure appropriate provision.
• Line manage designated colleagues and teams, supporting recruitment, induction, coaching, professional development and accountability for professional standards.
• Monitor safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, health and safety and other compliance systems.
• Lead operational audits and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Support school self-evaluation and the implementation of school improvement priorities.
• Support the efficient management of school resources and contribute to the smooth running and good order of the school.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents, carers, external agencies and, where appropriate, the Department for Education and Ofsted.
• Deputise for senior leaders as required and contribute to assemblies, school events and wider improvement initiatives.

You will hold Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised teaching qualification and have a minimum of five years' successful teaching experience within a school setting.

You will bring experience of working across a range of pastoral and academic contexts in special schools, alternative provision orARPs/units, together with experience of leading and managing a team at middleleadership level. You will have a proven track record of leading significant areas of responsibility, contributing to whole-school improvement and delivering successful outcomes.

• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and outcomes for all pupils.
• The ability to identify barriers to learning and implement effective strategies to overcome them.
• The ability to evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum and pastoral provision.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire high standards among colleagues and pupils with a range of needs.
• A commitment to developing, coaching and supporting colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities effectively.
• The ability to identify priorities, develop appropriate responses and secure improvement.
• Effective written, verbal, interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• The ability to monitor, review and evaluate the impact of initiatives and actions.
• Integrity, professionalism, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to motivate, support and challenge colleagues.
• A flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Oak Tree School is a calm, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where relationships come first and every young person is supported to thrive on theirown terms. Our learners, aged 5-19, benefit from a personalised curriculum that blends academic learning with highly specialised therapeutic and developmental support. As a school created in September 2023 to meet the growing need for specialist places across the local community, we pride ourselves on offering anurturing setting where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to flourish

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