Headteacher

Learning to Live, Living to Learn Dysgu i Fyw, Byw i Ddysgu

The governing body of Ysgol Tir Morfa is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Headteacher. Based in the town of Rhyl, Ysgol Tir Morfa is a co-located county wide multi-disciplinary special school, split over two sites, that caters for pupils with a moderate to complex additional learning needs from the ages of 3 to 19 years.

The successful candidate will lead a large, well-established Senior Leadership Team and will work in partnership with governors, staff, pupils and their parents/ careers as well as partner agencies. The school was judged to be good by Estyn in the last inspection (2011).

We are seeking a Headteacher who can show experience and evidence of success in the following areas:

• Leading and developing a centre of excellence in the teaching of children and young people with moderate to complex additional learning needs from the ages of 3 to 19 years.
• A depth and breadth of experience relating to children and young people with sometimes profound and multiple learning difficulties and associated health problems.
• Exceptional Leadership and Management skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leading a large team of teaching and non teaching staff.

• Commissioning and resourcing a wide range of services.

We can offer you:

• Good performing school
• A challenging and rewarding environment Opportunities for personal development
• Excellent support from the governing body and community

All applicants are welcome to visit the school. For more information about this post, please contact Dee Phenna via email at dee.phenna@ysgoltirmorfa.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 7th November 2016.

There will be an assessment process week commencing 21st November 2016.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply online via the website www.denbighshire.gov.uk. For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101 or email hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk . CVs must be accompanied by a completed Denbighshire County Council application form.