Headteacher - New SEN School

Job Title: Head Teacher Location: Derby Hours: 40 hours per week, Full Time Permanent Salary: £68,400 - £75,331 (L16-L20), depending on experience Close date:  30th August 2024 - Interviews to take place on 10th and 11th September (2nd stage 13th September)    We are currently seeking a Head Teacher to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.   As part of our clients growth strategy, they are excited to be opening a brand-new Primary and Secondary Special Education school which will open its doors in early 2025. The school is based in Derby with a proposed capacity of 72 students aged between 5-19.  It is anticipated that the student cohort will have a primary diagnosis of ASC/ADHD.   Looking for a Head Teacher to join them in September 2024, you will be to support with the planning, creation, registration, opening and running of the new provision.  The building will be completely redeveloped, and work is already underway to design the look and feel of the school to ensure it fulfils its potential of being an amazing learning environment.  The facilities will allow students to access a varied curriculum in a calm and nurturing environment with a team that strives to give every student the confidence and opportunities to achieve.   The Role  The Role of the Head Teacher is to provide vision, strategic leadership, direction and an effective culture for the school to the highest professional standard whist maintaining its success and providing a high quality of education which reflects the organisations vision and values   In line with all Head teacher roles; you will ultimately be accountable for all areas of operational and educational performance within the School, as well as the financial performance and management of education and support staff.   To achieve in this role, you will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, a strong leader and a passionate advocate for your students, finding ways to deliver educational outcomes that make a real difference to them.   As this is a new school in the development stage, you will lead of the design and development of the school curriculum in order to meet the needs of the student cohort.  You will also be instrumental in the recruitment and development of an effective team to secure the success of what we anticipate being an outstanding school.    Skills and Qualifications  Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area.  Candidates with Head Teacher qualification (such as NPQH/SNLP) or a willingness to gain such a qualification preferred. Proven experience as a Head Teacher within a specialist school environment Up to date knowledge of current DfE guidance including Independent Schools Standards (ISS) Knowledge and understanding of SLD and ASD issues Up to date knowledge of local and national government initiatives and legislation Quality assurance experience (such as lesson observations and performance management) Strong and effective leadership qualities Superb communication and stakeholder management skillsBenefits Life assurance Competitive pension Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more