Dean Field Community Primary School Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion Job Applicant Pack
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Dean Field Community
Primary School
Assistant Headteacher
for Inclusion Job Applicant Pack
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Contents Letter from the Headteacher ................................................................................... 3
The Vacancy ............................................................................................................. 5
Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion - Job Description ........................................ 7
Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion - Person Specification .............................. 10
Application Guidance ............................................................................................ 12
“My school” Life at Dean Field – pupil voice ....................................................... 14
“My school” Life at Dean Field - teacher voice ................................................... 15
The Family of Learning Trust Vision……………….…………………………………18
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Letter from the Headteacher
Dean Field Community Primary School Cousin Lane Ovenden Halifax HX2 8DQ Tel: 01422 258258
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The Vacancy
Dean Field School is vibrant one form entry primary school at the heart of the Ovenden community. Dean Field is part of the Family of Learning Trust and works in collaboration with Beech Hill School.
At Dean Field we are determined to continue to improve standards and outcomes across the school. We are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment for our pupils to learn.
We have the following post available to start in September 2020:
Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion Salary: Leadership 1-5 Contract Term: Permanent We are looking for a dedicated and experienced SENDCo who has the ability to motivate and inspire our pupils to achieve their best. We are committed to our trust vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ and are looking to appoint an aspiring leader to lead the strategy for our most vulnerable learners. You should be passionate about ensuring an inclusive education for all students, with a commitment to whole school improvement. This is a superb role for an ambitious person with drive and determination to take ownership of inclusion and develop the role with the full support of a fantastic senior management team. It is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced SENDCo to continue to work with SEND pupils and give you the chance develop your leadership skills.
We are looking for someone who is:
An experienced primary SENDCo with a proven track record in leading & managing all aspects of inclusion and interventions for pupils with additional educational needs.
Committed to raising standards for all pupils
Well organised, can juggle conflicting demands successfully and has the ability to develop strong leadership skills
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work within our wider Trust team but most importantly be able to work independently and use your own initiative. Candidates must have effective organisational skills and a willingness to contribute to school life.
You will be expected to:
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner Work in a creative and inspirational way with high expectations and be committed to
raising standards Be able to challenge, motivate and support pupils Have excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team Be committed to the principles of inclusion Have high expectations of behaviour Have the ability to analyse assessment data, monitor standards and plan actions for
improvement Have a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
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In return we will offer: A friendly, caring and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
Excellent teaching facilities which create a vibrant and imaginative learning environment.
An experienced, supportive and successful team who love to work collaboratively.
A plethora of opportunities to support you on your chosen career path
The benefit package includes:
Membership of Teachers’ Pension with employer contribution of 23.6%
An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and access to resources to help you maintain a healthy work life balance
Excellent team support and resources to assist with planning and assessment
Commitment to professional development for all staff recognised through our Investors in People Gold award.
Opportunities to work with other schools and groups of schools to share good practice
There are significant opportunities for your professional development through the Family of Learning Trust Schools and we will support your professional journey.
Are you interested in finding out more about us and telling us about yourself? If so, we would like to invite you to visit the school to meet the leadership team, staff and pupils. Please ring the school on 01422 258258 and speak with Mrs Pether, the Headteacher to arrange a visit. For further information about Dean Field School and for a comprehensive application pack with further information about our school please visit our website: www.deanfieldschool.co.uk Alternatively please telephone the school office on 01422 258258 for an application pack.
Closing date: Friday 20th March 2020 at 9am
It is anticipated that observations will take place on Thursday 26th March and Friday 27th and interviews will take place on Monday 30th March 2020.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the appropriate pre-employment checks that will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK before the appointment is confirmed.
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Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion - Job Description Main Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out duties as detailed in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the Education Act 1997, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status, other current educational legislation and all of Dean Field School’s aims and policies. Teaching Responsibilities You are required to carry out duties of a School Teacher as defined in the most recent School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document. The post requires you to teach pupils in the age 3-11 as directed by the Headteacher. It is expected that you will: Be an effective member of the school team and that your classroom and teaching
practice will reflect the school philosophy and policies;
Assist in achieving the effectiveness of the agreed aims relating to the curriculum and organisation of the school.
Promote parental interest and understanding.
Work collaboratively with Teachers and Support Staff.
Plan development, implement, assess and record children’s activities co-operatively.
Be jointly responsible for children in the class and any others under supervision.
Be jointly responsible for the care of the classroom or work area and for materials and resources within them.
Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings.
Maintain a high quality of teaching, which will be reflected in your classroom organisation and the standard of work produced by children in your class.
Specific Responsibilities - Leadership
You are required, in consultation with the Headteacher and other members of staff to:
Lead and motivate colleagues by good example in the classroom.
Attend regular leadership meetings and to participate in the decision-making processes of the school
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Have experience of the leading Teaching and Learning in a subject area
Make decisions on issues related to Leadership and Management of the school linked to SIP and School Self Evaluation.
Carry out Performance Management and appraisal for colleagues
To use the current OFSTED Framework as a guide to input into the Action Plan for sustainable school improvement.
To support the Senior Leadership Team in leading the school forward through organising regular events, CPD and meetings
To ensure staff understand and are actively implementing key aspects of school policies and learning strategies.
To secure high quality teaching, learning and effective use of resources leading to positive outcomes for all children through holding staff accountable for their actions and professional conduct.
To strive for the best possible provision for all our children.
To lead by actively keeping abreast of information related to the area for which you are responsible and to share appropriate aspects of this information with colleagues.
To audit, select and order appropriate high quality resources that match the type and variety of learning taking place across the school.
To lead INSET that will inspire colleagues and provide information and advice that supports them in further developing their teaching skills and strategies to ensure children consistently enjoy high quality learning experiences.
To promote the school’s policy for Equality of Opportunity.
To promote and follow national school procedures for Safeguarding Children.
To lead by example through your own outstanding practice.
Specific Responsibilities - Inclusion and SENDCo
You will be the named SENDCo and will be required to:
Play a central role (in conjunction with the Headteacher and the Governing Body) in raising awareness of the school’s policies in regard to vulnerable pupils
In conjunction with other staff, identify SEND and vulnerable children
Instigate, monitor and review, where appropriate and in conjunction with other professional staff (internally and externally), Education Health Care Plans for pupils with SEND
Monitor the day to day provision for SEND and vulnerable children
Liaise with class teachers, curriculum coordinators and other members of the senior leadership team to ensure appropriate differentiation for vulnerable and SEND pupils to ensure equal opportunity
Coordinate liaison relating to the transition of SEND and vulnerable pupils within school and to secondary and other schools
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Act as an advocate within school to ensure vulnerable pupils entitlement to SEND, Gifted and Talented and other provision is delivered
Maintain the school’s vulnerable pupils’ register and oversee the records of all vulnerable pupils
Ensure medical health care plans are in place for all children with medical needs
To monitor, evaluate and coordinate provision for vulnerable and SEND children
Liaise with external agencies, parents, governors, teachers and support staff with regard to having a whole overview of the provision and needs of vulnerable and SEND children
Monitor the use and deployment of resources and make recommendations for the effective use of these for SEND children
Establish, in conjunction with others, appropriate review procedures for children with SEND and other vulnerable children
Maintain and develop your own personal and professional expertise in the SENDand inclusion field through in-service training and the process of performance management.
The elements contained in this job description are subject to amendments, after
consultation, as the needs of the school change.
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Assi
stan
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dtea
cher
for I
nclu
sion
- Pe
rson
Spe
cific
atio
n
Es
sent
ial
Des
irabl
e H
ow Id
entif
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1. K
now
ledg
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d sk
ills
(incl
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or re
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d qu
alifi
catio
ns)
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lifie
d Te
ache
r Sta
tus
with
rele
vant
qu
alifi
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r prim
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age
rang
e.
SEN
DC
o qu
alifi
catio
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Ext
ensi
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now
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the
late
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SEN
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and
the
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rabl
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pils
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erst
and
the
theo
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rovi
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indi
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ricul
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ts
at th
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prop
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sta
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and
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Know
ledg
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y re
quire
men
ts o
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edu
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ldre
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stab
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posi
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with
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choo
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with
all
its s
take
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kills
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and
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.
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perie
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ualif
icat
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dire
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lin
ked
with
SEN
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clus
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A ppl
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form
In
terv
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As
sess
men
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efer
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s
2. P
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Dev
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earn
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uous
INSE
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furth
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rofe
ssio
nal
deve
lopm
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Willi
ng to
par
ticip
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in fu
rther
trai
ning
and
C
PD a
ctiv
ities
.
Ap
plic
atio
n fo
rm
Ref
eren
ces
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Es
sent
ial
Des
irabl
e H
ow Id
entif
ied
3. E
xper
ienc
e R
ecen
t and
rele
vant
exp
erie
nce
as a
SEN
DC
o in
a p
rimar
y se
tting
Rec
ent a
nd re
leva
nt te
achi
ng e
xper
ienc
e at
pr
imar
y le
vel.
Expe
rienc
e of
lead
ing
a te
am o
r sub
ject
are
a (n
ot
nece
ssar
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n th
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ader
ship
team
or g
rade
).
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ip e
xper
ienc
e E x
perie
nce
of w
orki
ng in
a la
rge
mul
ti- c
ultu
ral s
choo
l.
Appl
icat
ion
form
R
efer
ence
s
4. In
itiat
ive
To
be
able
to
m
anag
e th
e S
EN
DC
o w
orkl
oad,
iden
tifyi
ng p
riorit
ies
and
ensu
ring
the
need
s of
th
e S
EN
D
child
ren
are
cons
iste
ntly
met
and
revi
ewed
.
To b
e ab
le t
o pr
omot
e th
e sc
hool
’s a
ims
posi
tivel
y,
and
use
effe
ctiv
e st
rate
gies
to
m
onito
r mot
ivat
ion
and
mor
ale.
To b
e ab
le to
dev
elop
goo
d pe
rson
al
rela
tions
hips
with
in a
team
.
To b
e ab
le to
est
ablis
h an
d de
velo
p cl
ose
rela
tions
hips
with
par
ents
, gov
erno
rs a
nd th
e co
mm
unity
.
Able
to c
reat
e a
happ
y, c
halle
ngin
g an
d ef
fect
ive
lear
ning
env
ironm
ent.
Und
erst
ands
the
tradi
tions
whi
ch li
e be
hind
the
com
mun
ities
in o
ur
soci
ety
Appl
icat
ion
form
In
terv
iew
As
sess
men
t R
efer
ence
s
5. C
ircum
stan
ces
Abilit
y to
man
age
wor
k/lif
e ba
lanc
e, a
nd ta
ke
step
s to
pro
-act
ivel
y m
anag
e yo
ur w
ell-b
eing
. C
omm
itted
to e
qual
opp
ortu
nitie
s in
all
its
form
s.
Com
mitt
ed to
pro
cedu
res
for s
afeg
uard
ing
of
child
ren.
U
nder
stan
ds th
e im
porta
nce
of c
onfid
entia
lity
and
wor
k in
a d
iscr
eet m
anne
r whe
re
appr
opria
te.
Ap
plic
atio
n fo
rm
Inte
rvie
w
Asse
ssm
ent
Ref
eren
ces
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Application Guidance
Please read these Guidance Notes carefully before completing the application form. The application form is the first step in the recruitment process, which may lead to an interview and the possible offer of a job. It is therefore important that you complete the application form as fully as you can. We do not accept CV’s and therefore the information that you supply on the application form is the only information that we consider when deciding whether you should be shortlisted. General Information
Please read the job description, person specification, advertisement and any other papers
carefully, before filling in the form, and use this information to make your application relevant to the post.
Please use black ink or type your application form – this helps when the applications are photocopied.
Do not send a CV with your application – we believe that asking all applicants to complete an application form ensures fairness and consistency in our recruitment process.
Do not submit the same application form for more than one job. Tailor each application to fulfil the requirements for a particular job. Please endeavour to keep your application form neat and tidy – the application form provides our first impression of you!
The selection criteria used for shortlisting are the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience required to do a specific job. No assumptions will be made about these criteria. It is therefore vital that you tell us how you meet the selection criteria.
Please return the application form by the closing date advertised.
The Application Form Personal Details – In accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR, the information
you provide on the application form will be used solely for the purpose of the recruitment procedure and will not be used or passed on to any third party for any other reason. We prefer to make contact through email, therefore make sure your personal e-mail address is provided clearly and check your inbox regularly after the closing date (and your spam!)
References – In order to speed up the process of appointment we will make a request for references before we interview you, unless you specify otherwise.
Recruitment Monitoring – The Family of Learning Trust operates a policy of equal opportunity and fair treatment for employment and development. To assist in monitoring the effectiveness of this policy, and for this reason only, applicants are asked to give details of their ethnic origin, sex and any disability. The information you provide is used solely for monitoring purposes. It will be treated as confidential and will be detached from your application form on receipt. The information will not be seen by those who decide on the list of applicants to be invited to interview.
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Education, Qualifications & Training – Please include all your education, qualifications & training, both informal and formal. You may be asked to produce certificates confirming qualifications at a later stage.
Present/Recent Employment – Starting with your present employer, please complete this section in date order, beginning with your most recent job and listing all work undertaken, paid and voluntary, since leaving school. Please account for any breaks/gaps in employment history since leaving full time education. Please continue this section on a separate sheet if necessary.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge & Experience – This section is the most vital part of the form. You may be one of many people applying for a job, so your application needs to stand out by showing your suitability against the person specification. You should provide examples of how you meet the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience identified, these can be non-work based if necessary.
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“My school” Life at Dean Field – pupil voice
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“My school” Life at Dean Field - teacher voice
“I joined Dean Field School in September 2017 as an NQT. Over the last couple of years, I have seen the school develop into a fantastic learning environment for children to learn and grow as individuals. The children of Dean Field are hardworking, unique and enthusiastic learners who make day to day teaching enjoyable. Catering for their individual needs can be tough, however, the rewards of seeing them succeed are greater than the challenges. At Dean Field there is always a positive atmosphere around school and there is great cohesion between all staff; regardless of their position in school. As a new teacher, I was fully supported in improving my practise and the opportunities for professional development have been endless. I am excited to see what the school can achieve in the nearby future and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this journey.”
“I joined Dean Field Community Primary School in 2018 to begin my second year teaching. Dean Field is a stimulating, caring and inspirational place to work. I enjoy working with such diverse and interesting children who each day put a smile on my face! The school is a beautiful place to work with wonderful, spacious classrooms that engage the children to achieve more and take pride in their work. The school encourages children to develop their knowledge and skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
The staff work well together to achieve the best for the school and the outcomes for children. We offer great opportunities for children including trips and special events to engage the children and to ensure their learning experiences are fun!
I’m very fortunate to be part of the team here at Dean Field and I look forward to our bright future ahead!”
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“After a teaching career spanning twenty years I joined Dean Field at the beginning of the Summer Term 2018. I teach in Year 6 and absolutely love working with the children in my class who, despite being very challenging when I first met them, have now become resilient and responsible learners with a great attitude to learning.
I had only been at Dean Field for a short time when I was offered the fantastic opportunity to become SENDCo and Key Stage Two lead, roles that I approach with enthusiasm and dedication as I am extremely keen to secure the best outcomes for our wonderful pupils. Alongside my many roles I am also studying for the National SEN Award with Edge Hill University, an opportunity that was fully supported by our Senior Leaders who encourage and motivate our staff to aim high in reaching our full potential as educators and professionals.
My colleagues throughout school are amazing to work with and we are an extremely happy staff. We all work very hard to ensure that all of our pupils receive the best education possible whilst they are being nurtured and cared for by our pastoral team.
Together, we are working hard to deliver a broad and exciting curriculum that will engage and motivate our children to enjoy their time at Dean Field whilst also ensuring that all of our pupils can strive to reach their full potential and develop essential life skills.
Personally and professionally for me, joining Dean Field was definitely the right decision!”
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“I joined Dean Field approximately one year ago. I can honestly say it is the happiest and most rewarding place I have worked in. Many of the children have their own story to tell, yet they arrive at school and you know you have the opportunity to help their education and provide a safe, happy place to be. It has been one of the most rewarding times of my career. The team I work with is particularly supportive and all get on. There is a real sense of being in it together – everybody helps everybody! Our leadership team is especially approachable and always make the time to listen or help, whenever it is needed. As part of a trust, the training and development opportunities are there to help us create the best outcomes for the children.
This is a fantastic school to work in which I can’t recommend enough if you are looking for an exciting, inspiring and above all rewarding new position.”
“I joined Dean Field in September 2017 as an NQT. Since then the school has changed in many ways, however the focus remains on the outcomes for our children. The school is on a journey of improvement and I could not be prouder to be helping along the way. The job is by far easy, but the children of our school make it worthwhile.
There are many ‘lightbulb’ moments that I can remember that epitomizes the job and why I come to work each morning with a smile on my face ready for what the day will throw at me.
Within my second year teaching, I am lucky enough to be taking on role of Maths Coordinator. Receiving tailored training and CPD has enabled me to learn how to manage a subject whilst in the roll. As an academy trust, our links with Beech Hill our partner school are so valuable as we share the responsibilities of planning, have year group and coordinator buddies to talk to and gain support from.
Something that stands out about Dean Field for me is that the leadership team value staff wellbeing which is evident throughout all the things that we do. Our team act as a supportive family unit within our small, one form entry school.”
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