Assistant Head of Service

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About the role

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced leader, committed to inclusive, trauma-informed practice. Working closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Service the Assistant Headteacher will be instrumental in supporting service improvement, staff development, and the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong presence across the service, with direct involvement in curriculum development, safeguarding, pastoral care, and behaviour support.

• The Assistant Head of Service will model good practice, develop relationships, support training and development and ensure 'quality first teaching' is embedded across the phases.
• Work with the staff to develop a strong learning environment that has at its centre high expectations of learning, work, performance, academic achievement and behaviour.
• Lead on the transition and or reintegration of students back into school and lead on the design and implementation of bespoke plans to support this.
• Support senior leaders in the effective day-to-day management of the service and provisions, including recruiting and inducting staff, leading INSETs and staff meetings and responding to the views, needs and requests of children, staff, parents, governors and visitors.

If you would like an informal chat about this role please contact Head of Education Inclusion Support Service, Shirley Johnson at shirley.johnson@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

The successful candidate will be:

• Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
• Able to effectively manage children's behaviour in a positive way and to promote good relationships and good behaviour.
• Proven ability to effectively use data, intelligence and evidence to create meaningful insight and to inform one's own decision making.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Children's Act and SEND / EHCP processes) and national policy drivers that will affect children's services and your role (in this role it will include knowledge of and understanding of KS1 to KS4 of the national curriculum).
• A proven track record as a successful strategic leader, with direct experience of leading a team.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.