Interim Head

A Tameside SEN School is seeking to appoint a dynamic inspirational leader to its Pupil Referral Service, who can bring their own vision, creativity and expertise to the service. The role is offered on an interim basis for a minimum of one term but with potential for up to three terms.

The successful candidate will be joining a diverse and vibrant local authority committed to excellence and where support for our most vulnerable young people features prominently in our priorities. The successful candidate will have a key role to play in further developing the service in close collaboration with local Headteachers and key partner agencies to improve the life chances of children and young people most at risk of poor outcomes.

Position: Head of Centre

RESPONSIBILITIES: To be a highly effective school leader, who can take responsibility for supporting and directing staff, so that the education and welfare of learners is delivered in accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document; having regard to the National Curriculum, and PRS School policies. In all aspects of the post they must seek to fulfil high expectations of all learners and actively promote the educational aims and ethos of the Pupil Referral Service. 

The post holder will be based at a (Key stage 2/3) SEMH school and can be expected to work across the Pupil Referral Service as required. The duties outlined in this job may be modified by the Principal of the Pupil Referral Service after consultation, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job and needs of the school, commensurate with the salary and job title.

▪ To assist the Principal in providing exemplary leadership and management of this service: to ensure high quality teaching and learning opportunities are provided to raise the standards of attainment and achievement of all pupils. 

▪ The Head of Centre is responsible for creating a caring, successful learning environment at their Centre and for supporting the Principal in their management, organisation and administration of the service.

▪ To contribute to the development of a shared vision for the service, which inspires, motivates and engages pupils, staff, parents, carers and all the key partners in the community. This vision should include core educational values, moral purpose and be inclusive of stakeholders’ values and beliefs.

▪ To undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Head Teacher, as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and outlined in the current National Standards for Headship.

▪ To maintain a culture at the Centre that is caring, supportive, learning centered, promotes excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils.