Principal
Muntham House School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2018
Job overview
We are offering an unparalleled opportunity for someone with ambition, energy and vision, to lead Muntham House School, an exceptional residential and day school for exceptional pupils with SEMH. Muntham has an excellent reputation and has been judged by OFSTED and many national and local authorities as Outstanding or Good since 1999.
Following Richard Boyle’s long and successful tenure as Principal, the Governors are seeking to appoint a Principal who will be an inspirational leader able to empower staff to deliver the highest quality of both education and care. He/she must be a strategic thinker, able to manage all aspects of the school’s NMSS provision, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and above all be passionate about realising children’s potential, maintaining our ethos of a safe caring and happy community. The ability to demonstrate working collaboratively and positively with students, staff, parents/carers, governors, and the wider community is essential.
Prospective candidates will be warmly welcomed to visit the school. For further information and to obtain an application pack please contact by email sarahmcmaster@muntham.org.uk or phone 01403 730202.
Closing date: 1st October 2018
Interview dates: 17th & 18th October 2018
Muntham House School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Muntham House School is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
About Muntham House School
A caring environment for children
Muntham House School was set up to offer educational support for boys and young men who were unable to learn in mainstream education.
The school works with a maximum of eight to a class group, taught by subject specialists. Through team teaching and the use of assistants, it is usual for the ratio of pupils to adults to be less than four to one.
As the school caters for a wide age range, it is divided into three separate areas to best meet the needs of pupils:
Primary Unit - 5 to 11 years old
At the primary stage, we engage our pupils in learning, supporting their basic skills and giving them the opportunity to enjoy learning in areas they have interests in. Staff help pupils achieve success, and develop self-confidence and a sense of acceptance and self-worth.
Main school - 11 to 16 years old
A structured environment is provided, where rules, procedures and expectations (both academic and behavioural) are clearly defined and modelled. From Year 9 an individual programme is introduced where pupils can focus more on their chosen subject. The curriculum is broad and balanced to interest our pupils and meet their needs. aimed at independence, self-fulfilment and inclusion.
Post 16 - 16-18 years old
After the age of 16, pupils can remain at the school and attend one of several local further education provisions. Residential Students have their own bed-sitting room and are mentored towards independence. Pupils learn to drive and focus on a range of vocational and academic curriculum options. The concentration is on preparation for adulthood and future employment.
Each department has its own distinctive approach within the overall philosophy and values of the school.
Muntham House School complies with the Education Acts 1981 and 1993, The Children’s Act 1989 and Regulations on Non-Maintained Special Schools. It is approved by the Department for Families, Children and Schools and is regularly inspected by Ofsted.
Parents, outside agencies and other interested members of the public are welcome to visit the school by appointment.
Ethos & Values
Muntham House is a safe, caring, happy and positive community dedicated to supporting the individual needs of students. We work for effective change in the learning and social behaviour so that our students can make the right choices in the wider community and move forward with society.
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