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Principal

High Close School

Wokingham

Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April or September
Apply by:
28 January 2019

Job overview

High Close School is a non-maintained day and residential special school. It is situated in the town of Wokingham, in the historic county of Berkshire, and is part of the Barnardo’s organisation. Providing for young people between the ages of 7 to 18, this co-educational school has the potential to be even better and achieve Outstanding in Education to match it’s Outstanding in Care.

High Close is now seeking a new Principal to help us make that next leap forward. We are looking for someone who will feel comfortable in a vibrant learning environment with a supportive staff and governing body. Your aspirations for us will include keeping High Close at the forefront of innovation. To do this job successfully you will need to have an engaging collegiate style, which will encourage all parts of the community to play their full part in the life of the school.

You will have a good understanding of the current safeguarding agenda and understand mental health and social care issues. Operational experience, coupled with the ability to adapt is critical, as you will need to lend yourself to an array of activities, including fundraising, being on the national stage when and where necessary,  and managing the competing priorities that exist between the school and Barnardo’s. Most of all, by building on the tremendous success  that has already been achieved,  your amazing talent will take High Close to new heights and make our motto ‘Believe in Me’ an even greater reality.

Interview dates: 11th & 12th February

For an informal conversation about this role contact Clem Deniran (Assistant Director Children’s Services) on 07584 347276. 

To arrange a school visit please contact Michelle Mackie on 011 8978 5767 

To apply please click on the following: https://jobs.barnardos.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/principal-2725/2716/description/ 

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WE BELIEVE IN CHILDREN AND WORK WITH HOPE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

High Close School is a weekly boarding residential and day special school catering for young people with a complex range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We cater for young people in KS2, KS3 and KS4. We offer a traditional school experience equivalent to mainstream with outcomes that includes recognised qualifications at the end of KS4.  We do this in small classes with high levels of pastoral care and support.

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