Head of School
Sheiling School
Border of Hampshire and Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary in the region of £54,000 pa, negotiable subject to qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2016
Job overview
The Sheiling Ringwood is seeking a Head of School with the experience, vision, drive and motivational skills to build upon the current ‘Good’ grade (Ofsted 2014) and work towards ‘Outstanding’.
Based on Steiner education principles working in harmony with current SEND best practice and standards, Sheiling School provides a student-centred approach to students across our education and residential settings.
Whilst leading the education provision for our 6-19 year old students who have severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities, you will also play a key role as a member of the Leadership Team in shaping the strategic direction of the Sheiling Special Education Trust as a whole which includes a Children’s Home and a residential College for students aged 19 – 25.
The successful candidate will bring to Sheiling School:-
- Inspirational leadership to the school and therapy teams
- Extensive experience and ‘know-how’ regarding approaches, methodology and assessment of the education and therapy needs of SEND students
- A passion for the work and for meeting of needs to ensure positive outcomes for all
- Equal capacity in the development and leadership of strategic direction as well as the day-to-day school and operational matters
- Excellent interpersonal skills with which to forge strong collaborative relationships with students, staff, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
- Proven expertise in key areas such as positive behaviour management, ICT and Safeguarding
Qualified to post-graduate level in relevant areas of SEND teaching and learning and ideally experienced in more than one SEND setting which includes leadership or senior management responsibilities, you’ll have a track record in generating continuous improvement and proven expertise in highly successful management of staff performance.
Situated within a beautiful 50 acre estate providing a rich resource to aid the learning and development of students, The Sheiling Ringwood provides a high standard of education in a well established Camphill School, Children’s Home and College. Our passion for learning is not restricted to our students and we provide opportunities for all our staff, whatever their role and level of seniority, for continuous self-development.
Closing date for applications: 25th February 2016
Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th March 2016
Please visit our website www.thesheilingringwood.co.uk to download further information about this role including job description, person specification and application form. Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@thesheilingringwood.co.uk or by post to The Sheiling Ringwood, Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2EB
The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. We are unable to accept CVs.
About Sheiling School
Sheiling College is part of the Sheiling Special Education Trust, which is a registered charity and non-profit making company.
Sheiling College is an Independent Specialist College for young adults aged 19-25 with severe learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, complex learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and communication difficulties.
The college provides an inclusive, uplifting education and care environment that meets the needs of the whole person. These goals are at the heart of our provision and their attainment is assisted by the picturesque natural setting and the community style of Sheiling College. In the context of a safe and welcoming setting, learning experiences and opportunities are real-life based, all of which help Sheiling College to be an innovative and effective provider.
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