Head Teacher

Ref: WARWED000003723

Location: Oak Wood Primary and Secondary School
School Group 8
Re-location expenses may be available.

The role

An exceptional person is required from January 2017 or before depending on circumstances to lead and manage our Multi Academy Trust consisting of Oak Wood Primary and Oak Wood Secondary Special Schools.

The Directors are seeking to recruit an innovative, highly motivated person with appropriate experience, who will continue to build on the good practice already established throughout the schools and who possesses the following skills:

• A clear vision and passion for special education
• Outstanding leadership and management qualities to inspire and motivate our dedicated staff
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour at primary and secondary age range
• A strong commitment to community cohesion and inclusion
• A proven ability to work in partnership with staff, directors (governors), parents, the Local Authority and all other stakeholders to ensure school improvement.

This is a really exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead and support the future development of two successful special schools.

The schools were built 10 years ago and share a joint site with specialist facilities. Oak Wood Primary School has a 10 place Specialist Nursery and 103 pupils on roll. Oak Wood Secondary School has 136 pupils including 39 within our Post 16 Department up to the age of 19 years old.

Our pupils have a wide range of needs including PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD and complex learning difficulties.

Key Requirements

Please see the Person Specification.

Please complete the attached Application Form and Covering Letter as detailed in the Chair Of Governor's Letter.

Completed applications can be submitted via post or email:
Oak Wood Primary and Secondary Schools
Morris Drive
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 4QH

Email address: jwalters@oakwoodschools.co.uk

Closing Date: Noon, Sunday 5th June 2016

Informal discussion and visits with the present Head Teacher Kevin Latham are welcome. Please contact Julie Walters on 024 76740901.

For queries relating to the role please contact Phamie Toner on etoner@oakwoodschools.co.uk

This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Oak Wood Schools Multi Academy Trust