Job Introduction
Samuel Cody School
Assistant Headteacher – Head of Key Stage 3
- Ballantyne Road, Farnborough. Hants. GU14 8SN
- School type: Maintained Special School
- Pay scale: Leadership Scale – L15 – L19 (£70,293 - £77,552)
- Contractual type: Full time – permanent
- Start date: 1st June or 1st September 2025
- Closing Date: 28th March 2025. Interview Date: 4th April 2025
School Description
Samuel Cody School is a special school for students aged from 4 -16 with moderate learning difficulties and autism. Our school is a successful, friendly and forward thinking school where everyone is encouraged to do their best and achieve their full potential, a place where everybody is valued and respected.
We are looking for a charismatic, creative and passionate individual to oversee our KS3 students within the secondary MLD part of our school.
We offer you a skilled, hardworking and dedicated staff team willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practise
You will be a strong team player, an excellent role model, teacher and leader, with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour. You will be committed to ensuring all learners achieve their very best and acquire the personal skills to be successful, happy and kind individuals.
You will have a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers, our Governors, and the local community to secure the best possible learning experience for all. Students will be at the heart of everything that you do.
Job Description
Working with the Headteacher and other members of SLT you will actively contribute to the overall leadership and management of Key Stage 3, providing strategies and oversight of students’ achievements and behaviour thus promoting and developing the quality of KS3 provision and student engagement.
Qualifications/Experience
- Degree or Equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- NPQSL or similar (desirable)
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Experience of senior leadership
- Experience of working pastorally
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are essential before applying for this post. Please contact 01252 514194 to arrange
Applicants are required to fill in an application form. Please return to recruitment@samuelcody.hants.sch.uk
Interview Date: 28 March 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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