The posting
The Deputy Headteacher/Head of Inclusion role at Warren Dell Primary School is a pivotal leadership position within our school community. This unique opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to become an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the school while leading our inclusive provision.
The pay range is L8-12 including fringe (£65,166 - £71,759), dependent on experience (26-27 pay scales).
Working closely with pupils, staff, families and external agencies, the postholder will play a central role in ensuring that every child is supported to thrive, achieve and reach their full potential. This is a role that will particularly appeal to an ambitious and passionate leader who believes that every child deserves the very best opportunities, regardless of their starting point or individual needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with our wonderful children, including those who attend our transition classes and Specialist Resource Provision, as well as our dedicated and highly skilled staff team. They will lead and manage the school's inclusive provision, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities and those considered vulnerable, receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
This role requires a school leader with experience of working with children with a diverse range of needs and their families. We are seeking someone who is highly inclusive, ambitious for all children and committed to ensuring that every pupil flourishes. The successful candidate will also be a dynamic and collaborative leader, able to work positively with colleagues, parents, governors and external agencies to maintain and further develop the high standards already established across the school.
Warren Dell Primary School is a one-form entry school located in South Oxhey, Watford. The school provides a high-quality education for approximately 265 children from pre-school to Year 6, including pupils who attend our Specialist Resource Provision and those supported through the Acorn Centre, our Primary Behaviour Support Service.
We offer a range of extended provision for our families, including 30-hour nursery places, a before-school breakfast club and after-school clubs that are run by the school. Children also benefit from a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, both during and beyond the school day, which enhance their learning and personal development.
The school enjoys extensive grounds, including separate playgrounds for each key stage and large open field spaces that provide excellent opportunities for recreation, sport and outdoor learning.
Warren Dell is a school where everyone feels welcome, valued and included. We celebrate the achievements of all children and encourage them to become confident, inquisitive learners who develop a love of learning and a curiosity about the world around them. Our aspiration is for every child to leave us equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for the next stage of their education and beyond.
Our staff are fully committed to raising standards and providing the very best education for every child in our care. Children benefit from highly trained professionals, including a teacher and teaching assistant in every classroom. The staff team prides itself on recognising and nurturing the individuality of every child while building strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
The Warren Dell curriculum is knowledge-rich and designed to develop both understanding and long-term retention. Through carefully planned learning experiences, children acquire a broad range of knowledge and are given meaningful opportunities to apply and deepen their understanding.
Half-termly themes support cross-curricular learning and, together with a wealth of enrichment opportunities, ensure that learning is engaging, relevant and memorable. Our curriculum inspires children to think deeply, develop resilience and become active participants in their own learning journey.
Warren Dell has been part of the Agora Learning Partnership since its formation in September 2017. As a member of this inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, the school benefits from a culture of partnership, professional development and shared expertise.
Together, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives an exceptional education and the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally. Through our shared vision of working together, learning together and succeeding together, we strive to make a lasting difference to the lives of the children and communities we serve.
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