Head Teacher

Head Teacher, Clervaux Garden School (Rudolf Steiner Education)
Croft on Tees, Darlington

This is an exciting opportunity offered by Ruskin Mill Trust for an experienced, self-motivated leader with the desire to set up a new school and Children’s Home.

This is a 52-week role with 33 days’ holiday rising to 38 days after 5 years of service. Relocation expenses will be considered.

The Headteacher will open, lead and develop the new school as a contemporary Rudolf Steiner school for children and young people with Autism and complex learning needs. This unique opportunity will require the Headteacher to develop the curriculum from a sustainable, biodynamic garden, of which many of the learning opportunities will be drawn from the Rudolf Steiner curriculum and national curriculum, in accordance with statutory and Ofsted requirements and the vision, and method of Ruskin Mill Trust.

To be able to undertake this role you must have a degree level education and experience of delivering a curriculum in an Independent Special School. Ideally you would be also holding or –if not- demonstrate willingness to undertake a Masters level qualification developed by RMT, Steiner Teacher Training or a similar qualification. You must be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with students with SEN and complex behavioural needs and leading a provision and staff team within the Ofsted and legislative framework towards excellence.

In addition, you must have an up to date knowledge of the legislative frameworks which impact on this 24-hour provision; be adaptable, highly flexible and show initiative with high levels of emotional intelligence and personal resilience.

In return we offer significant personal development opportunities to work within a holistic organisation that is complex and growing on a national scale, the satisfaction to significantly improve the lives of young people and their families.

Only those with an outstanding commitment to excellence should apply.

Closing date:23rd March 2018

Interview date: 11th April 2018

An application pack can be downloaded from our website at www.rmt.org/jobs or by contacting anthony.smith@rmt.org 0114 2525992. For an informal conversation please call Lindsay Wilkinson 07813 234644

Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure. Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to becoming an equal opportunities employer.