Following the promotion of our current Assistant Head to a Deputy Head teacher position, in January 2025, we are seeking to appoint a talented and values driven Assistant Head teacher to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people with a range of special needs, to join a thriving and ambitious school. You will have a strong work ethic and be able to lead by example.

The successful individual will take on the role of the school SENCo and will ensure that EHC Plans are updated and reviewed in a timely fashion, that provision is implemented and that students make progress towards their objectives and outcomes.

They will ensure high quality teaching and learning occurs across the school and will monitor and oversee assessment, monitoring and target setting, including accreditation.  An understanding of how students with learning difficulties learn, is essential, along with an understanding of how students and families can be supported.

The postholder will also have oversight of transition into and out of Woodlands.

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated leadership team, alongside a talented and committed staff team, with our diverse, inclusive and amazing student population.

You will need to be dynamic, decisive and diplomatic, with proven excellent communication skills at all levels.

In return we offer

The opportunity to develop your career in a successful and thriving school

 Strong partnership with a knowledgeable and supportive board of Governors, all of whom are committed to your ongoing professional development

 A highly-skilled, professional, and motivated staff team

 Parents and carers who welcome partnership and share our high expectations

 Collaborative working practice with a wide range of stakeholders

 An innovative, bespoke curriculum that equips our children and young people with the skills they need to become successful adults.

For more information please visit the school website: www.woodlands.luton.sch.uk  and look at the school's Facebook Page - Official Woodlands Secondary School

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.  If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Head teacher, Sandra Clarke. 

Closing Date:                               Thursday 12th September 2024

Shortlisting Date:                      Friday 13th September 2024

Interview Date:                          Wednesday 18th September 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme.

CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form. A CV on its own will not provide adequate information and does not replace the need for candidates to explain how they meet the essential criteria in full.

The letter of application should address each of the criteria on the person specification and should not exceed 1500 words.