Head of School

Selworthy School is a growing special school in Taunton, Somerset, supporting learners aged 4-19 with a wide range of learning disabilities. Selworthy is part of The Oak Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust formed in January 2019 based in Taunton, consisting of Selworthy and three primary schools. 

Following a recent expansion we are now based on two campuses and have a capacity of 180. The Oakhill Campus caters for Primary aged learners and the newly built Hazelbrook Campus caters for Secondary and 6th Form aged learners.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of School for our Hazelbrook Campus with overall responsibility for wellbeing throughout Selworthy (both Campuses). Hazelbrook Campus is our new, purpose built secondary and 6th form building which cost £9million and consists of state of the art facilities. We are also in the process of building a hydrotherapy pool. 

The successful applicant will work, as part of a leadership team consisting of Executive Headteacher and two Heads of School, with a dedicated and skilful team of staff at this exciting point in Selworthy’s journey. Special school experience is not essential. We are looking for the right person, someone who has values that align with ours.

We are looking for someone who:

• Puts learners at the centre of everything they do

• Is an outstanding practitioner and is committed to developing others

• Has excellent knowledge in the area of safeguarding and wellbeing

• Is able to work successfully with the whole school community

• Can implement a vision and take people with them

• Can match their own ambitions to the ambitions of our school

We strongly recommend an informal visit. Please contact the school to arrange a convenient time on 01823 284970 (option 3) or via email office@selworthy.oak.education 

Closing Date: 12 noon, 3rd February 2020

Interviews: 10th and 11th February 2020