Head of School, Southgate site

We are currently looking for someone with vision to fulfil this exciting and challenging role, as Head of School at our Southgate site, reporting to our Executive Head Teacher. Initially the role will be on a 1-year full time contract. (Working term time only, with pay equally spread over the 12-month period)

Southover Partnership consists of 3 sites, Hutton Grove in N12, Southgate in N14 and Kingsbury in NW9 and an Outreach service. We provide education for students with autism, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties or those at risk of exclusion. The outreach service provides tailored one-to-one and group tuition in school or at home commissioned by schools or local authorities.

We wish to appoint a suitably qualified, hardworking, enthusiastic and successful leader with experience of managing provision for vulnerable youngsters either within or outside schools. The successful candidate will have QTS and ideally leadership experience with a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. The role will predominantly involve leading the provision and overseeing academic provision for vulnerable students, whilst liaising with colleagues within our partnership, as well as with LAs, other schools and parents.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of monitoring progress through use of data and assessment information and good managerial and organisational skills. You will have an excellent understanding of how to design bespoke packages for children with a variety of SEND. The successful post holder must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, staff and parents. You will have an excellent understanding of how to demonstrate the impact of your work and the work of your team. 

You are welcome to call the school on 020 8446 0300 to arrange a time to discuss the post with the Executive Head teacher, Merushka Hansraj or alternatively we encourage you to arrange a visit to the school, prior to applying.