Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational school leader who will embrace our mission to provide a learning community that inspires and empowers individuals and to achieve amazing things and who will lead the school through the next exciting phase of its development.

The Headteacher will provide vision, ambition, leadership and direction. They will work strategically with all stakeholders and partners to develop outstanding provision, transforming the educational and future life opportunities of all our students.

Priory is a maintained secondary school for young people aged 11 to 19, with a range of special educational needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism. We currently have 108 students on roll with plans for further growth to 132 places.

We can offer you:

· the opportunity to drive innovation and improvement

· a dedicated, professional and talented staff team

· a broad and creative curriculum that supports our students to reach their potential

· a celebrated, culturally diverse and caring school community

· a committed and supportive governing body.

· a new purposed-built learning environment, including on-site Forest School provision

You will have: 

· a genuine enthusiasm for, experience of, and commitment to, the development of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities

· a proven track record of effective leadership and management 

· the ability to work in partnership with the School Community, including a wider group of providers, to contribute to the School’s future development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Linda Cunningham to arrange an appointment (email: lindacunningham@priorycroydon.org.uk) 

An application form can be downloaded from the TES website

Completed Applications should be emailed to: Corinne.Cambridge@liberata.com

If you have any special requirements to enable you to fully participate in the application process, or any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at lindacunningham@priorycroydon.org.uk, or by telephoning 020 8653 8222.

Closing date:                  Sunday 30th April 2017 at noon

Visits to the School:     Tuesday 18th April to Wednesday 10th May 2017

Interviews:                     Thursday 11th May 2017

Tenable:                           1st September 2017 or 1st January 2018

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and adheres to Croydon Council’s ‘Creating a Safer Organisation’ Policy. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicant, prior to confirmation of employment.