Headteacher

Falconer School is a special school for boys aged 11 - 16 who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. There are currently 90 students on roll. The School believes in the unconditional acceptance of each and every student, and recognises that a positive and nurturing environment motivates students to develop resilience, independence and self-regulation. This ethos underpins a conviction that our students deserve a curriculum that does not narrow their life chances but that instead enables them to make positive choices and have greater opportunities beyond Falconer School. The School is seeking a new Headteacher who has the drive, resilience and leadership skills to build on the current offering of the School. We are proud that we work closely with our local community and would like the new Headteacher to continue to work closely with all stakeholders both within the School and the wider community to deliver a nurturing environment where students are inspired and challenged to discover and realise their potential. The School is based in Bushey, near Watford in Hertfordshire, so has excellent transport links to the rest of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire as well as London. 

Our new Headteacher:

• Experience of working in an environment with a range of varied SEN
• A belief that our students can and should become engaged and independent members of the communities in which they live and learn
• Experience of developing meaningful relationsips with a range of external partners in the local community to broaden the opportunities and onward links for students
• A great communicator, who uses a collaborative approach to build rapport with students, parents/carers, staff and governors

What you can expect in return:

• The opportunity to join an open-minded Governing Body who will support the development of the School and the Headteacher
• A dedicated, experienced and committed team
• Great students and a friendly and happy learning environment
• An exciting new challenge to play a key strategic role in driving the School forward and to continue your own professional development

If you think you have what it takes to lead Falconer School and to build on its current successes we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about our school, please visit our website: https://www.falconer.herts.sch.uk If you wish to discuss the role please contact the Chair of Governors, Mary Reid, at cog@falconer.herts.sch.uk to arrange a suitable day / time Visits to the School are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0208 950 2505 and talk to Susan English, PA to the Headteacher, who will arrange for you to be shown around. To apply please send your completed application form (CVs will not be considered) to: admin@falconer.herts.sch.uk Please note late applications will not be accepted

Important Dates:

Advert Closing Date: Friday 21st May 2021 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Monday 24th May 2021

Interview: Thursday 27th May & Friday 28th May 2021

Falconer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2020)       . 

Falconer School is a maintained secondary school for boys with statements of Social, Emotional and Mental Health and was rated good by Ofsted at the last inspection in 2020. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com