Headteacher - Independent Specialist School

Headteacher - Independent Specialist School rated ‘Outstanding’

£Competitive + benefits

Clapton, East London

Kedleston Group Ltd is an independent provider of SEMH day and residential schools as well as children’s homes across England. We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment. Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support. We have vacancies across England for management, teaching, care, support, administration and ancillary roles within this rapidly developing organisation.

We are currently looking for a Headteacher to lead our school in Clapton. Leaways School, London, is a thriving day school in Clapton, East London, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. The school provides education for boys and girls aged between 7 and 17 years who have social, emotional and behavioural problems. There is also a separate ASC unit “The ARC” on site with specialist staff which supports those pupils who are on the spectrum. The school provides a safe, educational and nurturing environment which meets the needs of all the students through bespoke, curriculums. The school provides a safe, educational and nurturing environment which meets the needs of all the students through bespoke, curriculums. Due to the needs of the young people within the school experience in EBD, SEN or SEMH is essential.

The Headteacher will be required to lead the School in all areas of practise to ensure it delivers high quality education and care to all its pupils. The Head will be expected to structure, organise and develop a team of professionals who are committed to delivering the School’s Vision ensuring the highest possible outcomes for all its children.

Key Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• To ensure consistent, high quality education and care is delivered to all pupils that attend Leaways School
• To line manage key personnel in the school including inter-alia the Deputy Heads (to ensure high quality delivery in (and outside) the classroom)
• To develop a rigorous program programme of self-evaluation within the School which drives a vibrant, high quality School Development Plan
• To ensure the quality of learning experiences for all our children is best in class and that the School demonstrates substantial pupil progress on both academic and non-academic levels
• To instill a culture of best practice in the school where everyone is working to achieve a common goal which is clearly understood by all
• To ensure a working environment which employees are motivated and empowered to achieve in all they do for our children
• To act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the setting

*This is a complex and vital role therefore a complete job description is available on request

Person Specification:

• Qualified teacher
• Experienced senior leader preferably as a head teacher but not essential
• In a present or recent role of senior leadership
• NPQH/or on NPQH at present
• Experience of SEND particularly SEMH and preferably some experience of ASC
• Experience of working alongside local authorities and outside stakeholders
• Understanding of therapeutic interventions in an educational setting
• Proven track record of leading and manging of multidisciplinary teams
• Solid Understanding of current education legislation and practices

In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Kedleston will offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to join a supportive and well established team
• The support to progress in your career

If you have a positive attitude, are dedicated and are passionate about working with young people then we would love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Annie Dunn on 07792 879 391 or click ‘apply’ now

Kedleston Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our children at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any offer of employment is subject to this.