Headteacher

TimePlan Education are recruiting for a Headteacher on behalf of The Clare School in Norfolk. The Headteacher role is a permanent post to start in January 2020. If, due to your current notice period, you are unable to start until April 2020 then please still apply as the school can wait for the right candidate. 

The Clare School is a Specialist Physical and Sensory Complex Needs School that caters for students aged 3 to 19 years of age. The majority of pupils also have a range of complex medical needs. The aim of the school is to ensure that all pupils have access to an appropriate curriculum and support package that caters for their individual needs. Success is celebrated and encouraged for every student. This is key to the school’s ethos and values.

The school is very fortunate to have a fantastic team of teaching and support staff that are totally committed to raising standards and pupil outcomes, whilst maintaining a key focus on providing outstanding care. This is supported by the school’s past and recent Ofsted results. In 2006, they were graded as Good with Outstanding features. The last two visits were in 2011 and 2016; on both occasions the school was graded as Outstanding in all areas and is now categorised as an Exceptional School. 

The current Headteacher has been in post since January 2015. He will be leaving for a new opportunity to work as a Civil Servant for HMI. The Governing Body are keen to meet with aspiring Headteachers or more experienced Heads looking for a new challenge. NPQH attainment is not essential but will be an advantage. The aim is to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader with a clear vision who will continue the school’s outstanding journey.

This forward-thinking person will share the school’s vision to provide a positive and inclusive community at the forefront of education that celebrates and encourages success and achievement.

In return, the school will offer you:

• A supportive and committed Governing Body
• Enthusiastic and friendly pupils and a dedicated and motivated staff 
• A skilled and experienced senior leadership team
• A warm, vibrant and welcoming school at the heart of the community with the opportunity to make a real difference
• A relocation package for applicants not living in the area 

The school warmly encourage candidates to visit before applying. To arrange an informal tour of the school, please contact Ben Mason at TimePlan on 020 8066 0711. 

To apply for this role, please email your CV together with a covering letter to TimePlan at ben.mason@timeplan.net or phone Ben Mason directly on 020 8066 0711. 

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews are planned for 28th and 29th October. 

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.