Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated manager to be part of the senior team in the Inclusion Support Faculty. This role fits in the senior team of Inclusion Support, and the successful applicant would need to be somebody who is passionate about creating change and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs. We are currently oversubscribed due to our reputation in the local community for our culture of care, pastoral systems, and SEN support. We are looking for somebody who can continue to contribute to this culture and support the provision of pupils in order to meet their needs.
We currently have 120 students on roll who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The role of the Assistant Provision Lead is crucial in creating bespoke plans for students with EHCPs and those who fall under the umbrella of Inclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with students with special educational needs and experience in supporting students with SEMH, learning difficulties and EAL. You will likely have worked directly with students and be able to show experience of planning provisions and delivering interventions which meet their needs. This role has a significant administration element, and so the ideal candidate will also have experience in working with Education, Health and Care Plans, such as drafting applications and completing annual reviews.
The role of Assistant Provision Lead is overseen by members of the senior team in the Inclusion Support Faculty, which comprises an Assistant Headteacher and two SENCOs. This role sits in the leadership level of the faculty, of which there are also four provision leads who work together to oversee the operational running of the faculty.
The role of the Assistant Provision Lead is varied and adapted daily depending on the needs of the pupils who access the provision. Training and coaching would be available to the ideal candidate should they need further support in any areas of the role.
Crestwood Community School had an Ofsted inspection in February 2024, which confirmed that we continue to be a ‘good’ school. The report stated that at Crestwood “there is a welcoming, friendly atmosphere”. They also said that “teachers and support staff, including those in the early stages of their career, are proud to work at the school. They particularly value school leader's careful consideration of their workload and well-being so that they can focus their efforts fully on pupils’ education.” In addition Ofsted report that “many pupils, staff and parents describe the school as a ‘big family’. This is a happy school, where staff and students want to be. The #Crestwoodfamily pervades through everything we do.
Our Head Teacher has a clear vision and an absolute determination to improve the provision of education across Eastleigh.
We care deeply about our school, the staff, the students and the community we serve, we are a school with a heart. We as a school are clear about our improvement agenda and we work cohesively as a school wide team. As this was our fifth consecutive “good” grading it demonstrates that at Crestwood we are continually providing a consistent quality in all we do, against a backdrop of tougher standards and criteria to be judged against.
As a school we take staff well being seriously. We offer staff the following:
wellbeing weeks, with no commitments scheduled after school
free lunch every day
half termly cooked breakfasts
One well being day per year (during term-time), to be taken at their chosen time (after a qualifying period)
weekly thank you bulletin
birthday cards
heads discretionary leaves of absence for family events
acts of random kindness
access to mental health first aiders
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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