Headteacher

George Hastwell School

Part of The Queen Katherine School Multi Academy Trust

Moor Tarn Lane, Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria LA14 3LW

01229 475253

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Due to retirement of the previous Headteacher, we are looking to appoint an innovative and dynamic professional to lead the school and navigate the challenges of SEN funding and changing government requirements.

George Hastwell School is a 90 place special school situated on Walney Island in Barrow in Furness. The school educates children and young people aged 4 to 19 years. The majority of our students have an Education Health and Care Plan and some students require support on a one to one basis. The school works with students who may have a diagnosis of autism, physical, profound, and severe learning difficulties as well as complex medical needs.

As the Headteacher, you will provide professional leadership for the school, ensuring continued success and improvement, delivering a high quality education for all pupils and good standards of learning, progress and achievement. Your leadership will be inspiring and purposeful with a clear vision and high expectation of staff and governors. You will work closely with the Trust Board, Trust Senior Leadership team, staff, students and parents to develop the ethos and values that will underpin the school, in line with the Trust’s values and vision. 

What we need from you: 

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Significant experience of leadership in a SEND setting
• Conscientious and committed approach, leading by example and taking others with you.
• Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
• Positive experience of working with specialist education for SEND young people
• Ability to promote the inclusion of young people
• Proven record of developing and supporting a staff team
• Ability to be resilient and work effectively under pressure whilst delivering stable leadership
• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and regulatory body requirements

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

Closing date - 4 January 2021

Short listing - 8 January 2021

Interviews will be held - w/c18 January 2021

Start date – 12 April 2021 preferred. September start date may be considered. 

We encourage an informal visit to the school with the Trust’s CEO on 3 December 2020. This will be Covid Safe and can be arranged by emailing the Trust HR Manager - tracy.houlden@queenkatherine.org