Job Description
Headteacher - SEMH School
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Leeds
£85,000 per annum + £5000 Welcome Bonus
REQUIREMENTS
It is essential that all applicants must:
- Have previous experience as a Headteacher in a specialist school.
- Have a strong track record of good or outstanding Ofsted inspection ratings.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
It would be desirable that applicants:
- Have completed their NPQH.
- Have experience turning around a school's Ofsted rating.
THE ROLE
Compass Associates have partnered with a leading provider of specialist schools and children's care services to find a Headteacher for their Leeds-based school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders to lead a strong staff team, effectively manage the school's finances and referrals, and introduce and embed a new curriculum, enabling the best possible opportunities for pupils. The Headteacher will receive significant backing and support from the hiring organization; they will report in to the Regional Director and shepherd the school through a turnaround period.
THE CANDIDATE
The employer is seeking applicants who are experienced Headteachers/Principals in the specialist sector who have a firm grasp of the current Ofsted framework, accompanied by a history of good or outstanding ratings as the school is rated requires improvement, so a turnaround is needed. As a seasoned leader in the specialist education sector, you will have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of special educational needs - particularly of autism and SEMH needs, and be a confident leader of staff teams who is able to develop senior leaders and is driven to improve outcomes for children.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Two stages:
- A formal Teams interview consisting of a presentation.
- An informal interview with the Managing Director.
TO APPLY
Please contact Rory Birch on 0161 6676558 or alternatively email rbirch@compassltd.co.uk
Compass Associates are acting as a recruitment consultancy in relation to this vacancy.
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