Headteacher

We are looking for an experienced leader who is passionate and innovative to join our school community as Headteacher. 

School Group Size: Group 7

School type: Community, Special School

NOR: 190

Contract type: Permanent contract

Salary information: L24 – L35; £81,526 - £104,606 per annum inc. Outer London Weighting (Dependent upon applicant experience and qualifications)

Start date: September 2023

Due to the retirement of our current long-standing Headteacher, the Governors, staff and pupils are looking for an existing Headteacher or an Aspirant Deputy/Assistant Headteacher to lead our school community to its next level of success. Please note, a job share may be considered for the right applicant(s). 

Hedgewood School is a maintained, primary, specialist provision in Hillingdon, for children and young people aged 5 to 11 years, most of whom have been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and complex learning difficulties. Our school holds the advanced NAS accreditation, and we are also the AET Hub for Hillingdon.

We deliver innovative consistent approaches that effectively prepare our pupils for the next stage of their education and for their lives beyond school.

Our ideal candidate will be an existing senior leader with proven experience in a specialist school setting, who is willing to work with all stakeholders to build upon the school’s existing strong foundations. You will also:

• Be a passionate and innovative leader, ensuring to meet the diverse and complex learning needs of each pupil.
• Be able to demonstrate your commitment to whole staff development and have had experience of close working with therapy teams to enhance learning.
• Exemplify the vision, values and ethos of our school acting as a beacon of good practice for all members of the school community.

In return we can offer the successful individual:

• A vibrant, welcoming, well-established and friendly school;
• A talented and experienced multi-disciplinary staff team committed to giving our pupils the best opportunities for life;
• A well-established and highly supportive Governing Body.

Visiting Our School

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like the chance to visit the school, for a full tour and a chance to speak with the current Headteacher. Visits can be arranged from 06 February 2023 by contacting our recruitment partner; Annie Wassif at Crinkle Recruitment by emailing annie.wassif@schoolshr.net or calling 01895 717 088.

Application Instructions

All candidates are encouraged to review the candidate information pack which contains the Job Description and Person Specification for this role. Please complete an online application form, including a personal statement, no longer than 2 sides of A4, which details how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 February 2023 (at 23:59) early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 27 February 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be informed on Wednesday 01 March 2023 (evening). 

Interview dates: Wednesday 08 and Thursday 09 March 2023.

Hedgewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Children’s Barred List check, pre-employment medical questionnaire, satisfactory reference checks and other pre-employment checks.