Oscott Manor School

Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification

Method of Assessment:

AF: Application Form I: Interview T: Test or Task/presentation CQ: Certificate or Qualification

Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment
Qualifications and Professional Development
Has or is working toward the National SENCO qualification
Qualified teacher status
GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
Willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
Working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years / ü
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ü / ü / CQ/AF
CQ/AF
CQ/AF
AF
AF/I/T
Experience
Has experience of teaching children or young people with autism spectrum conditions in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
Experience of facilitating/chairing EHCP reviews for pupils
Experience of managing successful transitions for pupils at the start or end of their school journey
Experience of leading teams of staff
Experience of staff training and development
Experience of conducting appraisal of staff performance
Experience of school attendance management / ü
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ü / ü
ü / AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
Knowledge and understanding
Understands the assessment process for proving early help and interventions for children, young people and families
Has a working knowledge of how a local authority conducts a child protection conference
Understands the specific needs of children in need, those with SEND and young carers
Understands the requirements of the Prevent Duty
Enhanced understanding of barriers to learning, attendance and participation / ü
ü / ü
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ü / I/T
I/T
I/T
I/T
I/T/AF
Skills & Abilities
Able to attend and contribute effectively to child protection conferences as an effective partner
Able to keep detailed and accurate secure written records in relation to children and young people in this setting
The ability to use restorative and consultative approaches to minimise conflict and build and maintain effective partnership working with all stakeholders
Able to facilitate pupil participation and involvement in all aspects of school life
Solution-focused approach
Able to effectively role model what is expected of others / ü
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I/T
I/T
I/T
I/T
I/T
Other
·  A commitment to communicate and involve parents and pupils in the work of the school
·  An awareness and understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities
·  A heightened awareness of the issues involved in the education of children with SEND
·  Flexibility to travel to meetings across the city as required
·  Willingness to sign up for the DBS update service / ü
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I/T
I/T
I/T
I/T

We undertake to make any “reasonable adjustments” to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may have.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and the successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks before an offer of appointment is confirmed and will be subject to rechecking as appropriate.