Assistant Principal

We currently have an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join our community to take on the position of Assistant Principal on a full time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities of the position will to be an active member of the SLT and assist the principal in leading the school. To undertake the usual responsibilities of a class teacher, whilst taking responsibility for leading other staff to ensure interventions are pupil-centred and relevant to their needs. To take lead responsibility for ensuring that pupils' personal, emotional and academic needs are prioritised by providing strategic leadership across the school and contribute to a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils. Our key aims for our children are to:

• Become happy, safe and confident members of the community
• Develop strategies for self-managing their behaviour in all settings.
• Become responsible citizens
• Fulfil their potential to lead as meaningful and independent a life as possible
To achieve these aims we need dedicated members of staff to join us in addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school in order to achieve their full potential. Why join Woodfield School?
• Free onsite parking
• Beautiful countryside location with access to local walks before and after school
• Access to tailored professional development through the National College and our in-house training providers
• A unique experience of teaching classes in a small setting
• A varied week supporting young people on visits to local amenities such as the library, gym and swimming
• Member of the Woodfield family where we learn and grow better together following our ASK principles: Ambition| Support| Kindness
• Opportunities for promotion in our vision for growth plans
Our ethos is strongly rooted in our commitment to provide our students with a supportive, safe and enabling environment for them to discover their confidence and achieve their aspirations for the future. They will develop their resilience and gain securely embedded skills that will set them on their journey towards a fulfilled and meaningful life.If you share the similar values and ethos, we want to hear from you! Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details

Woodfield School, part of Henry David Learning Trust, is an innovative and exciting independent special school, supporting children and young people with Autism and associated speech & language, social communication and behavioural difficulties, aged 7 to 19.