The successful candidate will bring their leadership experience, operational and strategic abilities and extensive knowledge of SEND to the role.  They will be a skilled SEND practitioner, modelling and understanding excellent classroom practice.  They will have the ability to engage students with a complex range of SEMH / ASC needs and a clear commitment to improving student outcomes.

In this role you will have responsibility for curriculum and teaching and achievement, and will also take responsibility for assessment and monitoring cycles in the classroom, embedding EHCPs in the curriculum. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling exceptional teaching, learning and planning: there will be a maximum 0.4 teaching commitment as part of the role. You will also be responsible for the line management of named Curriculum Leads.

As a member of SLT you will work collaboratively and in partnership to deliver on school improvement, ensuring an understanding of quality across the school through quality self-review processes, whilst supporting and leading operational management on a day-to-day basis. As part of the SLT you will be able to lead and define the vision and ethos of the school, using clear inclusive values.

You will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the Gallery Trust as it expands and to work with colleagues across the Trust.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong grasp of the strategies needed to deliver an outstanding curriculum through excellent teaching to students with a diverse range of needs
• Have good experience of at least middle leadership within a school, this will include leading monitoring cycles and ensuring quality. Senior leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Have a strong understanding of restorative approaches and positive behaviour management in schools, with positive impact and values alignment
• Have experience of ensuring quality Safeguarding procedures within a school
• Have up to date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and principles around EHC Plan processes
• Be a highly skilled teacher, who is able to coach and mentor staff and help us to develop future leaders
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for students and be driven to ensure all students reach their potential
• Be dedicated to the inclusion of students with SEND in education and society as a whole
• Be able to deliver on high-expectations for all learners, with a drive toward achievement and accreditation

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.