Assistant Head Teacher
Assistant Head Teacher – Autistic Department
(L12 - L16)
High Oaks Secondary School
Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students.
We are a rapidly expanding school looking for an Assistant Head Teacher to join our friendly team to lead our department for students with severe learning disabilities and autism initially. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience of teaching students with severe learning disabilities including autism and challenging behaviour in a special school or supported learning environment. They will have previous middle leadership or leadership experience gained from working in a special education environment, and have a broad knowledge of the needs of students with severe learning difficulties. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share our belief.
We value our employees. We offer a comprehensive induction, Inset and CPD programme, a pension scheme and other well-being benefits including an employee assistance programme.
Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. Social Media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period.
Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. There is availability to meet with the Head Teacher on the mornings of 13th, 16th and 17th May. Please contact Rany Kalsi, HR Manager for an appointment on 0208 560 3569 (option 3) or via email on rkalsi@oaklands.uk.net
To apply, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net . Please include a letter of application outlining how you meet the specification for this role and what you will bring to the team for the benefit of our students.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 20th May 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024
Start Date: September 2024
Contract Type: Permanent following probation period
Pay Scale: Leadership Scale L12-L16
Actual Salary: £65,629 - £72,144
The successful candidate will be required to attend a pre-employment induction.
CV’s will not be accepted. No Agencies Please.