Assistant Headteacher - Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Moulton School and Science College

Description

MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
SAFEGUARDING, ATTENDANCE & ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to be the strategic lead for our safeguarding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team and work with a wider team of very experienced and trained (to DSL level) staff.

You will line manage the Attendance Team and two Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), you will lead the strategic direction and day to day safeguarding systems and processes across the school, ensuring total consistency, efficiency and rigour in approach.

You will support the Headteacher in ensuring that all pupils within the school are safe and well looked after.

All members of our SLT have joint responsibility for all aspects of our school relating to the education and development of the students; As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the post holder will be passionate about supporting young people and their families as they progress throughout school.

The exact role will include a specific whole-school responsibility for Safeguarding and Attendance.

To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), taking lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety).

To strategically manage Whole School Attendance.
To oversee Alternative Education and Off-Site Directions.
To be an established and high-profile member of the school's senior leadership team.
To lead upon and contribute to important wide-spread and varied whole-school development as part of this team.
To be specifically accountable at strategic and operational levels for the delivery of the whole school safeguarding strategy.

Overseeing the work of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) and Attendance Team working in liaison with the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) and Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) on the most significant pastoral welfare and safeguarding related matters.

Manage pastoral care, student welfare, child protection and anti-bullying procedures effectively.
Extensive CPD training which provides a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• A supportive leadership team who are engaged in your professional development and success
• Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information and support)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Contracts

Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton.

The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students.

Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark.

Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school.

As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.

• "The school makes people feel special" Parent
• "Being at Moulton School has been a great experience and I have learnt lots" Joining the school mid-way through a pandemic, I was apprehensive but the staff at Moulton school made me so welcome and it wasn't long before I felt part of the MSSC team. I have never worked with staff that are so motivated by their school's values.

The leadership team are always close-by and ready to help and offer solutions, support and friendly encouragement. Thank you MSSC, I am so proud to work at this wonderful school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.
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