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Assistant Headteacher

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
19/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/10/2018 23:59
Salary:
£49199-£54250 (pay award pending)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
179651
Employment Location:
The Oaks Secondary School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
5 Oct
Further Information
Required for January 2019. The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join the outstanding team at The Oaks Secondary School, a generic special school catering for pupils with moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or autism spectrum conditions. The person appointed will act as Key Stage 4 lead and will be responsible for the overall management of the curriculum.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change. All applicants must have experience of working in a special school setting. Experience of leadership is essential.

The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Sarah Cochrane, Finance Officer, The Oaks Secondary School, Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB or email s.cochrane200@durhamlearning.net.

Completed application forms together with a supporting letter should be returned to Sarah at the above by Friday 5th October Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th October and will be conducted by Governors of the Federation.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for shortlisting purposes.

The Oaks Secondary School is maintained by Durham County Council which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcome from applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment and DBS enhanced disclosure checks.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Essential Qualifications: QTS
Closing date: 5th October 2018
Shortlisting: 10th October 2018
Interview date: 17th October 2018
Contact for application packs and information about the post: Sarah Cochrane, 01388 827 380, s.cochrane200@durhamlearning.net

The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road
Spennymoor
Co Durham
DL16 7DB
Telephone: 01388 827380
Email: s.cochrane200@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.theoaksschool.co.uk
Name of contact at school: Sarah Cochrane or Brian Walker
Please note
This job is closed for applications.