Headteacher

Are you our new Headteacher?
We are looking for a Headteacher to lead and further develop Reddish Hall School in Greater Manchester for pupils aged 5-18. Reddish Hall is an ‘Outstanding’ school and has a reputation for enabling pupils, who’ve struggled at previous schools, to succeed. Its modern, innovative approach combined with its historic setting ensures pupils learn in a calm and constructive atmosphere
The experienced staff team at Reddish Hall aid our least able pupils with proven support structures, whist challenging our most able pupils academically so that every pupil can achieve, reach their potential and go on to enjoy meaningful adult lives. Our ethos and success have a hugely positive impact on pupils and wider family groups.
For pupils with social, emotional and learning difficulties, ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome, autism and associated conditions, a place at Reddish Hall helps to bring about improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which lead to accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond.

About the role
The team at Reddish Hall School are passionate that each child’s personal development is enhanced through meaningful, appropriate and individual approaches to their specific needs. The well-resourced and dedicated multidisciplinary team of patient, kind and understanding staff.
As Headteacher, you will provide inspirational and motivational leadership and a primary focus on quality. You will set strategy, working with the team to balance therapeutic and educational initiatives, delivering a multi-disciplinary approach that maintains a fun and nurturing environment whilst achieving for the children.
Working with the Assistant Director of Education and Governors, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.
You will be joining an experienced and committed staff team and will have the opportunity to help set the direction of our successful school that is unique in its region.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking to hear from experienced Headteachers or rising Senior Leaders with experience of inspiring multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding learning for children and young people with special education needs.
We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you will act as an ambassador for Reddish Hall School, and will have demonstrable experience of working in partnership with parents, commissioners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated and forward thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives coupled with proven experience of whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
In return for your experience and commitment we offer outstanding career opportunities, access to a network of great Headteacher’s within the Acorn Care and Education Group and the chance to shape the future and ongoing development of the school.

This position is due to start January 2019

We are planning an open day once shortlisting has taken place, however if you would like to see the school prior to submitting your application please contact us in advance on 01204 556 036 or recruitment@acorncare.co.uk.

Acorn Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.