Headteacher

Abbey Manor College is a well established and successful 11-19 Pupil Referral Unit based in South London. The College challenges existing orthodoxies in terms of the education of students excluded from school. We work within a context of social justice and an ethos of empowerment. Our focus is on learning and not behaviour.

The Management Committee is seeking to appoint a visionary leader committed to working with young people who have become alienated from mainstream schooling and conventional models of teaching and learning. The vacancy arises from the retirement of our current Headteacher following 15 years of outstanding leadership.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in Secondary education, and the commitment and resilience to work constructively with challenging young people.
• A real belief in inclusivity and that all our students can be supported to be successful.
• A passion for education and improving the life chances of our students.
• An innovative approach to the curriculum to ensure the engagement of our students,
• The strategic vision to develop and build on the existing success of the College and the diversity of our work.

Our Strengths

• A restorative organisation committed to social justice.
• A powerful and positive ethos, with high expectations for our students.
• A focus on Student Voice and the empowerment of our students.
• A creative and well-resourced curriculum, which prepares students for reintegration at KS3, and for appropriate progression routes at KS4 and KS5.
• Effective external links, giving our students access to a wide range of experiences beyond the College.
• A recent Ofsted rating of Good.
• A Management Committee and staff team with a genuine commitment to giving excluded students the power and optimism to transform their future.

Closing date: Monday 6th February 2017

Abbey Manor College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, and this appointment to the College is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

For further information, to request a visit or for an informal conversation please contact Emma Formby or Victoria Wakerley on 020 3194 3147 or info@tesprime.com