Headteacher

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Headteacher to lead our nationally recognised, Ofsted outstanding, community special school, in the London borough of Camden. We have a strong and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and support during hospital admissions and have recently expanded our day school provision into beautiful new premises, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for young people with mental health needs.

Main Responsibilities:

 ·        Highly effective management and continuous improvement in the standard of education and the development of the Royal Free Hospital Children’s School and its resources.

·        Leading, inspiring, supporting, developing and learning from the school’s highly skilled staff.

·        Close partnership working with parents, carers and the multi-disciplinary teams both at the Hospital and at Konstam to ensure the best possible educational and mental health outcomes for pupils.

·        Powerful advocacy for the education of hospitalised children and young people and for those with mental health needs.

·        Promotion and development of the school’s innovative provision with key education and hospital stakeholders; and the wider community, including academia and media.

·        Skilled financial management and reporting.

·        Ambitious work with the governing body to develop the strategic vision for the school in its local and national context and to analyse and plan for its further development.

The Governors of the Royal Free Hospital Children’s School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Royal Free Hospital Children’s School is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Completed application forms should be returned by email to Julie.Greer@ascl.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is noon on Tuesday 9th April 2024. Please note this date is during the Easter school vacation. References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application form. Shortlisting will take place by the 12th April and candidates will be informed by email, by Tuesday 16th April. The selection process and interviews will take place at the school all day on Thursday 25th, and in the afternoon of Friday 26th April 2024, for candidates successful following the first day.

In addition, candidates are warmly encouraged to take an opportunity to visit the school in term time prior to applying, or after applying, by contacting admin@royalfree.camden.sch.uk or phoning the School Manager, Sue Caesar, on 02038384740.

For more information, please contact our ASCL recruitment consultant, Dr Julie Greer, by email Julie.Greer@ascl.org.uk or phone 0773 664 2468. This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service.

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