Executive Headteacher
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Ambitious about Autism
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- c£110,000 plus Teachers' Pension and other benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2019
Job overview
Executive Headteacher
Ambitious about Autism
Salary c£110,000 plus Teachers' Pension and other benefits
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We are driven by our mission to make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism.
Our charity, and Multi-Academy Trust, have developed and run our high performing, inspirational and innovative schools – TreeHouse and The Rise. They deliver truly excellent education and outcomes for children and young people with autism enabling them to learn, thrive and achieve at school and beyond. We are committed to growing our existing schools and new provision, modelling new and best practice and influencing autism education nationally. Whist we have an eye on growth, we are firmly rooted in our values and commitment to quality.
As part of our ambitious and exciting growth plans, we are now recruiting to the crucial new role of Executive Headteacher. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have responsibility for developing and growing our existing schools and people, and be instrumental in our plans for new provision. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also play a key role in developing our new strategic plan, helping us to grow our schools and broader influencing work to have an impact on the lives of young people nationally. As a learning organisation, we will support you to continue to develop your expertise in autism education and to share best practice as an ambassador for our work and cause.
We are looking for an Executive Headteacher or Headteacher with a proven track record of leading and developing schools. You will have experience in developing sustained quality, leading innovation and building skilled, confident and resilient senior teams. Above all, you will share our values and uncompromising commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
For more information on this exciting leadership role, please visit https://andersonquigley.com/ambitious-about-autism-executive-headteacher/
For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Anderson Quigley: Rob Hilyer on +44 (0)7719 325 771
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th June 2019
Ambition about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
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About Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. The voices of autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Our specialist education services support autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions:
- TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school based in the heart of a thriving community in north London. It educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
- The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18.
- Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. The college has two campuses situated in partnership with mainstream colleges in north and west London.
- Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged four to 19. It was opened in 2023 by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust and is based in Kingston, south west London.
- St. John’s College is a specialist college based in Brighton supporting young people aged 16-25. The college became part of Ambitious about Autism in 2023.
We stand with autistic children and young people. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for ambition.
Our Values:
Autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. That’s why:
· We work together – with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
· We are open – to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
· We love learning – and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
· We are ambitious – for autistic children and young people and our work.
· We celebrate difference – creating a world where everyone belongs.
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