Headteacher

Headteacher

The Governing Board of Southbrook School is seeking to appoint an exceptional leader for this successful school situated in the historic city of Exeter, starting in September 2020.

The current Headteacher is retiring after 10 years leading this successful and popular school for pupils aged 11 to 16, rated as Good by Ofsted.

Southbrook admits most of its pupils at the start of Year 7, all of whom have varied complex needs and abilities including moderate or severe learning difficulties, and communication and interaction difficulties. Many also have autism, sensory impairments and/or physical disabilities. All achieve an impressive range of external accreditations including entry level, functional skills, vocational qualifications and GCSEs as appropriate to their abilities and talents.

An excellent team of teaching and support staff is dedicated to ensuring that, through an innovative and relevant curriculum, every pupil has the opportunity to learn, and be the best they can be!
The school has a strong ethos of respect for all pupils and staff, where diversity, equality and individuality are celebrated and encouraged.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding strategic leader, embracing the vision, values and ethos of Southbrook School and will lead the team to its next stage of development. You are already experienced at senior level with a record of success in a special educational needs setting. You will bring in-depth knowledge and experience in the special needs sector, with a track record of successful change management and partnership working, and extensive staff development experience and expertise. You will also have an in-depth knowledge of financial management in a school environment.

Southbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

Interested candidates are most welcome to visit the school. Please contact Gaynor Vicary, School Business Manager on 01392 258373 to arrange.

An application form can be requested by contacting Jennifer Ord at Babcock LDP on 01392 287296 or emailing LDP-AdminHeadships@babcockinternational.com

Apply URL: https://www.babcockldp.co.uk/improving-schools-settings/headship/south-west-leadership-vacancies 

Closing date: 12pm on 28/01/20
Interview dates: 25/02/20 & 26/02/20

Southbrook  School
Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB
01392 258373
www.southbrook.devon.sch.uk