Posted: 15 June
The role
Description
The job itself
Willerby Carr Lane Primary School is a friendly, well-regarded two-form entry community primary school with an established Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) supporting pupils with significant SEND, primarily Communication and Interaction needs.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled, reflective and inclusive Assistant Headteacher to work within EYFS and Key Stage One. This role is central to our commitment that we dream big, believe we can and we can all achieve excellence.
A start date will be arranged with the successful candidate taking into account individual circumstances but should not be after January 2027.
The successful candidate will teach and support pupils from age 8 to 11 to ensure ambitious, personalised and meaningful learning outcomes for all pupils alongside providing leadership within the school.
This post is not suitable for ECTs.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange.
The Role
As class teacher, you will:
Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching for all pupils including those with complex learning difficultiesEnsure that all children make progress and achieve highlyAdapt the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious, well-sequenced and accessible to meet a range of individual needsPlan, deliver and assess learning using adaptive teaching strategies, ensuring all pupils make strong progress from their individual starting pointsFoster a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel secure, understood and supportedUse creative, flexible and child-centred approaches to celebrate achievement and promote engagementWork confidently with behaviour that may challenge, using inclusive, proactive and trauma-informed strategiesLead and work collaboratively with other staff, modelling high expectations and inclusive practiceLiaise effectively with parents, carers, governors and multi-disciplinary professionals to support outcomesUse ICT effectively to support learning, communication and accessibilityContribute to a strong culture of teamwork, reflection and continuous improvementAs Assistant Headteacher, you will:
Work alongside the headteacher and leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership of EYFS and Key Stage 1Provide support, leadership, development and challenge for the EYFS and KS1 staff teamCreate successful relationships with parents, carers and the wider communityLiaise effectively with external agencies to support the highest quality of educationPlan, lead and deliver successful school improvement with particular focus on securing foundational knowledge and progress for all childrenUse research and effective networks to ensure best practice within schoolWe Are Looking for Someone Who:
Has a strong understanding of inclusive practiceIs committed to improving outcomes for all pupilsValues partnership with families and external professionalsHas excellent interpersonal and communication skillsIs reflective, resilient and passionate about inclusive educationWe Can Offer You:
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school communityA strong partnership with a knowledgeable and committed Board of GovernorsA leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeingWeekly PPA time, which may be taken at homeA planned programme of high-quality CPDMembership of the National CollegeAn attractive working environment where inclusion is embedded in everyday practiceSafeguarding
Willerby Carr Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with safeguarding guidance.
Further information about our school and community can be found on our website.
We strongly advise prospective applicants to contact us to arrange a visit — we would be delighted to show you around our school and our ERP provision.
