Assistant Head Teacher
Who are we:
At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
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Who we are looking for:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and highly motivated teacher/Assistant Head to lead our dedicated, high-performing and supportive staff team to continue to raise achievement, with their allocated group of classes. The whole school responsibilities are still to be determined.
You will be knowledgeable about current approaches to effective curriculum design; understand what outstanding teaching and learning looks like, bring high energy, enthusiasm, and new ideas through a diligent, committed approach. This post is suited to someone who enjoys a challenge and is passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our students.
Please view the Job Description
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What we can offer you:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Teacher’s terms and conditions
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
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Where you will be working:
Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG
Robert Ogden School is a large independent school in South Yorkshire for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. Our school opens up the world to each autistic child, with a huge range of opportunities and facilities. Our dedicated staff are there to support our students, so that they can achieve.
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About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Jon Mount - Principal - Jon.Mount@NAS.org.uk
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We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer. INDEDU
Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
