Deputy Head
Gretton School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2016
Job overview
Gretton School is an independent residential special school for children aged 5 to 19 with high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
Due to Promotion we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed professional with a drive to share in the leadership and contribute to the further development of the school. The Deputy Head will retain a teaching responsibility.
The appointed candidate will have:
- An ability to demonstrate high quality teaching skills
- Experience of working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a calm yet assertive manner
- Clarity of thought and the ability to conceive novel approaches to school development/improvement
- A positive attitude to change
- Experience of leading staff members
- A willingness to embrace personal accountability and responsibility
- The strength of character to a make a real impact and inspire others
- Proven leadership qualities and management skills
The Deputy Head role at Gretton School will suit an energetic and dedicated professional who is looking to Make a difference to the lives of young people with ASC, as well as furthering their own professional development.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.
To apply
To apply for the role of Deputy Head, please email your CV and a covering letter, before 4pm on 26th May 2016 to: jobs@grettonschool.com
Closing date 26th May 2016
Interview date 27th May 2016
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About Gretton School
Gretton School is a specialist day and residential school for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC), specifically high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
The school provides individually tailored programmes of education, care and therapy for students between the ages of 5 and 19 years old.
We value the contribution each child and young person brings to the life of the school and have a philosophy of continuously recognising and reinforcing achievement.
Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs.
High priority is given to providing an appropriate learning environment and curriculum in which creativity, independence and acquisition of learning skills thrive.
Working in close partnership with parents and carers is an essential part of our culture as we recognise that parents know their child best. Parents are always welcome at the school and the experienced, dedicated and well-qualified staff members are always ready to listen, give support and provide reports on each child’s progress.
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