Headteacher

Pathfield is a Special School covering a wide catchment area in rural Devon. Our pupils are children and young people aged 3 -19 years with severe, profound and complex needs including autism. It has 127 pupil places in the main school and a further 6 places in a discrete unit – Pathways.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher the Governors are looking for an exceptional, motivated and inspirational individual to lead this diverse school from September 2018.

Ofsted rated Pathfield as a good school (Dec 2013) with outstanding provision in Safeguarding, Early Years and Post 16.

You will need to be committed to the safeguarding of our pupils which encompasses all their complex health and welfare needs.

You will need to be a confident communicator to interact with staff, pupils with a wide range of communication needs, parents and other stakeholders.

Informal visits are welcome from 1pm on Wednesday 13th December 2017. Please book these by emailing Jo Boydd, Clerk to the Governors at JBoydd@pathfield.devon.sch.uk  

For an information pack and application form contact Babcock LDP on 01392 287296 or email LDP-adminheadships@babcockinternational.com  

Please apply by noon on the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Closing date: 03 January 2018
Interview date: 25 & 26 January 2018