Assistant Headteacher Quality of Education
Ravenswood School
North Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership L11-15
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2nd 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
Ravenswood School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated person for the position of Assistant Head (Quality of Education). Ravenswood is an all age (4-18 years) school for children with complex special needs; including specialist provision for ASD pupils. We are situated in Nailsea, 9 miles from Bristol and 7 miles from North Somerset coastline. The school is judged to be good by Ofsted (June 2023). We have a highly motivated and skilled staff team who are passionate about getting things right for every student to succeed. We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher and leader.
We are looking for:
• an excellent teacher with a proven record of raising achievement
• committed to the progress and well-being of all children.
• able to maintain the warm and caring ethos of our school.
• able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others.
• passionate about children’s learning and development at all ages and levels.
• prepared to bring fresh perspectives to new education initiatives.
In return we can offer
• A perfect opportunity to play a significant role in leading and further improving the school
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A dynamic and dedicated staff and governor team; committed to pupil success.
• Motivated children and supportive parents.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
Ravenswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Barred List, Disclosure check and social media checks.
Attached documents
- Job Description156.9KB
- Person specification122.3KB
- Sept2024 AH quality of Education.pdf136.94KB
- Vision38.19KB
- Child protection policy604.73KB
- Inspection report109.76KB
- Letter from the headteacher2.64MB
- Recruitment monitoring form855.5KB
- Ethos and school values13.51KB
- Mission statement38.19KB
- Disability Confident Employer198.38KB
About Ravenswood School
"Whether this is your first contact with our school or you have had links with us for many years, welcome to Ravenswood. Pupils at Ravenswood come from across North Somerset and from bordering local authorities. Every pupil has unique and sometimes complex needs and our goal is to match our provision to enable each one to flourish in their development.
We believe partnerships between home, school and multi-agency professionals are of vital importance in meeting the needs of our pupils and in achieving our goal. Other Ravenswood partners include School Governors and the Parents and Friends Association."
Mark Senior, Headteacher
Ravenswood School is an all-aged special school (ages 4-19). The school is based in Nailsea and comprises Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16. The school is registered to admit 134 pupils.
At present there are 137 pupils on roll (65% boys and 34% girls).
The school caters for pupils with a wide range of additional needs: ASD 28%, MLD 23%, SLD 14%, SEMH 10%, SLCN 10%, Sensory 4%, PD and SPLD both 1%.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42%. 10% of pupils are PLAC and 4% of pupils are LAC.
All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and travel to the school from North Somerset and the surrounding counties.
Meeting the diverse needs of these amazing pupils is our challenge and joy!
Ravenswood School is a Disability Confident Employer
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