Headteacher

School: Springwater School

Post: Headteacher

Number on Roll: 112

Commencing: September 2024

Salary: L21-L27 ( £77,195 - £88,530). Relocation assistance is negotiable subject to our relocation policy  

Contract Term: Permanent

Aspire, Challenge and Empower as Springwater School’s next Headteacher

Springwater School is a Special School which caters for pupils aged 2 - 19 years with severe, complex and multiple learning difficulties.

Our Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head to strategically lead us through a key period of change with both academisation and expansion, whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of the school. With a meticulous eye for detail, you must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to support the diverse needs of pupils with SEND, their progress and attainment and provide effective leadership and management of our talented staff community including the further development of our specialist curriculum.

About You:

We are looking for a Headteacher who is passionate and committed to preparing pupils for adulthood to participate as autonomous adults who can make a positive contribution to society. We need a leader who can lead and inspire teachers to be aspirational for themselves and their pupils; someone who is able to communicate commitment and passion to staff, parents, pupils, partners, outside agencies and stakeholders, someone who leads the way to possibilities; all through a period of significant change.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Clear, strategic, and visionary leadership to enable all staff and students to achieve, including those who communicate through behaviour, symbols, signs or alternative and augmentative communication
• A passionate champion of equality and diversity in relation to accessing personalised and relevant curriculum for our pupils
• A track record of achievement as an enabler; someone able to delegate, ensure staff are accountable, capable of demonstrating how they would manage staff wellbeing whilst everyone’s role is growing, and numbers and complexity of students needs is increasing, in a challenging financial environment
• A track record working closely with communities, including their families; ensuring the SEND code of practice and relevant legislation and statutory duties are upheld and delivered
• An understanding of the broader context around neurodiversity and additional needs and have awareness of the types of support available and experience working with a wide network of stakeholders in delivering tailored support
• The key competencies we have identified on our person specification

We Can Offer You:

• A positive work environment with very involved and supportive Governors, and a talented staffing team including experienced SLT, teaching and support staff, as well as a Business manager and HR Manager
• Professional and specialist support from a significant network of professional stakeholders; including other SEN Heads, back-office team, support with funding, professional leadership training, curriculum collaboration and sharing of best practice
• A vibrant and nurturing community with significant ambition for all to be the very best they can be
• Opportunities for progression as our future plans are implemented

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Helen Poole on 01609 532 254 or email helen.poole@northyorks.gov.uk. Helen has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.

Application closing date: Sunday, 7th April 2024, 23:59

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th April 2024

Interview: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April 2024

For further information about this exciting opportunity, and application guidance, please visit our dedicated campaign site.

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