Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion
L12-16
Full Time position
Starting Date: 1st January 2025
“The leadership of teaching is very well developed so that staff are well supported to improve their practice. As a result, staff blossom, including those new to the profession”
“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017 and 2023
Join Guildford County School in our exciting journey as we recruit to the new role of Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion, a post with responsibility for leading our new ASD unit and overseeing our vulnerable learners provision (SEND, PP, (P)LAC). As a key member of our Leadership Team, you will have significant and strategic influence right from the set-up phase of our new venture to support ASD learners.
Launching our ASD unit in September 2025, the school will provide a unique education for up to five students per year group, catering to their complex needs in a specially designed and self-contained environment, with access to the main school when appropriate. As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of this important initiative.
Whilst the specific nature of this vacancy relates to Inclusion and SEND, at Guildford County School we are committed to ensuring the full and rounded development of our senior leaders and will ensure that the successful candidate is exposed to a raft of experience that will allow professional growth and deep levels of satisfaction in the role. For your interest, we currently have four Assistant Headteachers – AHT Learning and Teaching; AHT Progress and Logistics; AHT Director of Sixth Form and AHT Digital Transformation.
Strong academic results, great teamwork and a drive for excellence set this school apart. Our students and staff benefit from exceptional community links and are widely praised for their passion and dedication.
The successful applicant will have strong pedagogical and andragogical knowledge and be a reflective practitioner who embraces emerging technologies, as well as the enthusiasm to contribute to all other aspects of school life.
In return Guildford County School can offer you:
- Use of Gym facilities;
- Cycle to Work scheme;
- Access to Childcare Vouchers;
- Attractive pension;
- Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford;
- Supportive and collegiate working environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13th May 2024
Interviews: Friday, 17th May 2024
Applications may be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.
Guildford County School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.