The school is looking to appoint a Head of School on a permanent, full-time basis, working 08:30-17:00. The successful Head of School will oversee staff development, curriculum delivery across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, teaching and learning, regulatory compliance and relationships with key stakeholders, while providing proactive leadership across the wider school environment.
The successful Head of School will have:
• A degree in a relevant subject area and QTS or QTLS, or an overseas equivalent, with NPQH or working towards it desirable
• Proven educational leadership experience at Head of Department, SLT or Headteacher level, ideally within alternative provision, including managing staff teams and small school cohorts
• Strong knowledge of SEMH, SEN and additional needs, alongside the alternative provision landscape, Independent School Standards and school compliance requirements
• A strong understanding of core subject delivery across English, Maths and Science, with experience improving teaching and learning outcomes
• Excellent engagement, communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, staff, external agencies and local authorities
• A proactive and creative leadership approach, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing and British values
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• Professional development support, in-house training and paid qualifications, with approximately £3,500 invested per colleague last year
• Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary and enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Medicash health and wellbeing cashback for you and your dependants, covering eligible costs including optical, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments up to £900 annually
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Recognition Awards, plus a £500 referral bonus for referring top talent
• Access to the MiRewards benefits platform, offering a range of discounts and rewards
• Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders, an Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review
If you are interested in this Head of School position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year