Head of School

Broomfield Special Inclusive Learning Centre (South SILC), Leeds  

Head of School  

Pay Range: 20-25 £62,863.00 - £71,053.00  

Start Date: January 2019 or earlier  

Closing Date: 24th September 2018 at 9:00am  

Shortlisting: 25th September 2018  

Assessment Centre and Interview: week commencing 8th October 2018  

Due to the retirement of the current Leadership team, the Governors of Broomfield SILC are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced leader who has a commitment to special educational needs.  

We are seeking a person with a proven track record of successful leadership in a large specialist provision who is inclusive in their style and truly committed to the development of the whole child. You will also have an up to date knowledge of mainstream education and be experienced in translating this into a specialist setting.  

We are looking forward to welcoming someone with the ambition and drive to take the school forward as we start a new chapter in the development and progression of the SILC as we are in the process of converting to Academy status with Cockburn Multi-academy Trust.  

We can offer:  

•             a large mixed age school for students with a range of different needs and   abilities  

•             a great working environment for staff where everyone is valued, included and treated with respect  

•             an outward facing organisation, working closely with city wide partners and beyond  

•             amazing students who love coming to school and are encouraged to learn the skills they will need for life outside of school  

•             an enthusiastic and supportive governing body that put the interests of the children first and are committed to the continual improvement of the school  

•             an opportunity to build your own leadership team  

How to apply: To request an application pack please contact Rhona Mackintosh at rhona.mackintosh@broomfieldschool.org.uk or telephone 0113 2771603.

School Visits: Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time between Monday 17th September and Thursday 20th September. Tel 0113 2771603.  

We promote equality and diversity and want a workforce that represents the diverse population of Leeds.  

Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.