Headteacher

This is an exciting and unique opportunity . We are looking for a skilled practitioner with proven leadership skills to plan, open and develop our brand new school for pupils with learning disabilities.

The school, initially catering for 10-12 pupils, is set in 11 acres on the outskirts of Chelmsford and will open in January 2017.  The school will complement the opening of a new care home for children with disabilities on the same site and  has already been put forward to Essex County Council. The school will take children from the neighbouring care home and will also provide places for day pupils. 

The head teacher responsibilities will include:

•  Opening our brand new school from scratch
• Helping to design a school that is personalised to meet individual pupils needs
• Work in partnership with the on-site Care Home team
• Work within a team with a support network to help them achieve our goals
• Have experience and be a confident positive leader
• Be part of a fantastic new provision and put their stamp on it
• Grow with the school as the school grows with you
• Be prepared to get involved with the practical side while the school grows.

Ideally the successful candidate will have had experience of leadership within a special school as a head teacher, deputy or assistant head teacher. Experience of working in a school that has achieved outstanding Ofsted rating will be looked upon favourably. The successful candidate will have a vision of what the school will look like once it is up and running and approaching capacity. 

This is an exciting opportunity to create a fantastic school with unique facilities, and be part of a very successful set up and team.

For further details and how to apply contact: littlebelsteads@yahoo.com

Closing date:  28/10/16