Assistant Headteacher

at  Acorn Education and Care

ABOUT US

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Longdon Park is going through an exciting period of growth which is why this position is now available.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom.

Working with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.

• Undertake the normal responsibilities of the class teacher
• Be a member of the senior leadership team
• Assist the Head Teacher in leading and managing the school
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Head of School
• Play a major role under the overall direction of the Head of School in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school by:
• Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved
• Leading and managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards their achievement
• Playing a key role in the school self-review process