Head of School - Ashcroft

Job Description

Head of Ashcroft SchoolHours 37.5 hours - Permanent over 39 weeks with 240 undirected hours.Location Cheadle/ Ashton/ DroylsdenReports to Head of Education/Chair of GovernorsGrade: Grade 7 point 19We now have an excellent opportunity for a Head of School at Ashcroft School in Cheadle, Stockport.Ashcroft School believes every child should have the chance to shape their future through learning. Ashcroft offers the right balance of personalised learning and intensive support to help every student break through barriers and reach their potential.Every day our students build their self esteem, learn new skills and move towards a happy and fulfilled future.About the role:You will be responsible for organisation of the innovative curriculum across all phases, raising achievement and improving pupil progress through quality first teaching and multi-disciplinary working, within an SEMH specialist school.You will play a major role under the direction of the Executive Head of Education in formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing and embedding the policies through which they shall be achieved. Managing staff and resources (utilisinga provision mapping approach) to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor progress towards their achievements, reflecting the SEMH specialism of the school.

• Undertake the professional duties reasonably delegated to you by the Executive Head of Education.
• Undertake the professional duties of the Executive Head of Education, in the event of their absence from the school.
• In partnership with the Executive Head of Education and the Senior Leadership Team, provide professional leadership and management throughout the school.
• Provide professional leadership and management of Staff Development Plan priorities.
• Undertake role of deputy to Designate Safeguarding Officer for the school, support the work of the DSL and complete this work in their absence.

About You:You will play a major leadership role developing strategies to raise achievement so that all pupils achieve their potential while creating school systems which ensure that school aims and objectives are met.We are looking for someone with;

• Good Honours Degree.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven track record of own professional development and impact within school, as a result of this development.
• Participation in work with other schools/agencies.
• Proven track record of leading in-Service activities for others in line with specialist leader in education designation.
• Proven track record of delivering staff engagement through change and transformation.
• Proven ability to translate organisational strategy / policy ensuring common understanding and delivery of related outcomes, through a right first time philosophy.
• Significant experience within a school setting with substantial teaching experience.
• Strong data management skills including the ability to develop this skill in others.
• Excellent understanding and use of assessment for learning approaches, including target setting and tracking.
• A good understanding of the requirements of transition between key stages.
• Senior leadership and management experience.

About the TrustAt Together Trust, our vision is a society where people thrive because they are valued within their communities. For 150 years weve been championing and caring for people with disabilities, autism and complex health needs. Today were one of the North Westsleading disability charities. We help children, adults, parents and carers, delivering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.Our mission is to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.Why work for us

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer annual incremental pay progression
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Company pension plan with 7% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
• Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health
• Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff
• A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.