Headteacher

The governors of Icknield Special School for children with severe learning difficulties, ages 3 - 19, are seeking an inspirational and ambitious Headteacher to replace Sharon Salmon, our current Headteacher who is retiring.

The school was judged outstanding by OFSTED at the last inspection in Spring term 2015 and continues to improve the outcomes for its staff and pupils. As our next Headteacher, you will be required to maintain the drive and the commitment to continuous school improvement. As a committed and talented leader, you will build on Icknield School’s considerable standing which is already seen as one of the leading special educational establishments in the South of England.

Our new Headteacher will have:

• Experience of leading a special school as a Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher;
• Understanding of how to maintain a school delivering outstanding outcomes for its pupils;
• A secure knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding all members of the school and wider community;
• The commitment and passion to continuous improvement and the drive and ability to take the role of Lead professional, recognised by reputation;
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with the ability to be creative, rigorous and practical as well as demonstrable leadership skills;
• A proven ability to care and communicate at all levels with an aspirational approach to successfully engage with pupils and a wide range of stakeholders.

We can offer:

• A dynamic and outlooking environment where high value is placed on the care and wellbeing of every pupil and member of staff;
• A creative and cohesive team, dedicated to working together, with families and carers to ensure the best outcome for every pupil;
• The opportunity to continue your own professional development, to encourage others likewise and to engage staff with teaching alliances;
• A fully supportive and experienced governing body;
• A small relocation package may be available for the successful candidate.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school to learn for yourself what a special place Icknield School is. To arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Chambers on 01264 365297, or email s.chambers@icknield.hants.sch.uk  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Childrens' Barring List Check.

All offers of interview and appointment are conditional on the following:

• Receipt of at least two satisfactory references;
• Verification of identity;
• Verification of your qualifications;
• For all candidates, that you are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom.

For further details and an application pack, please contact Education Personnel Services by email eps-recruitment@hants.gov.uk or by telephone 023 8038 3535 (24 hour answerphone).

Please forward completed applications electronically to eps-recruitment@hants.gov.uk or hard copy to Education Personnel Services, Corporate Services, Hampshire County Council, 3rd Floor Hampshire House, 84-98 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5PA.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 26th August 2016.
Interviews: Tuesday 13th September and Wednesday 14th September 2016.

Icknield Special School for Cognition and Learning, River Way, Andover, Hampshire