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Headteacher

Newman School

Rotherham

  • Expired
Salary:
L24 – L30 (£68,643 - £79,512)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2017
Apply by:
17 March 2017

Job overview

Required for 1 September 2017 due to the impending retirement of the existing Headteacher An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead this all age (2-19) special school.

The Governors are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with a proven track record of first class leadership to lead our Special School through the next phase, building on the success of our present Headteacher, who is retiring.

Newman is a community special school which offers a specialist range of provision to support children and young people with physical disabilities, medical needs and complex learning needs. The majority of our children and young people have a range of issues and combination of layered needs including autism and speech and language/ communication needs; learning; physical; medical; social emotional, and mental health as well as sensory needs.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

  • Has a clear vision, strong leadership and effective communication skills
  • Is an exceptional leader, able to motivate, challenge and inspire
  • Understands the needs of vulnerable young people and their families
  • Has a commitment to raising standards in all aspects of school life
  • Has vision and commitment to lead a ‘Good’ School to become and ‘Outstanding’ School and to continue to develop positive relationships with the school’s wider community including parents and carers

We can offer you:

  • An OFSTED rated good school
  • A team of well qualified, highly skilled and dedicated staff
  • A motivated and supportive Governing Body
  • The opportunity to build on positive and effective working relationships with local schools and the wider community

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to Clerk to the Governing Body at nssjward@rgfl.org or to view the recruitment pack please follow the link: https://rotherham-jobsonline.co.uk/JobDetails.aspx?msg=XDfpx9%2b6df%2bRWfyEkVQ2YQbjNfx8R8HvPvdsKhokrD4%3d

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 01790 828262.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure form.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification by Association’ declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

Closing Date: 17th March 2017
Shortlisting Date: 22nd March 2017
Interview Date: 30th and 31st March 2017

Newman School
East Bawtry Road, Whiston, Rotherham
S60 3LX

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About Newman School

  • Newman School
  • East Bawtry Road, Whiston, Rotherham
  • South Yorkshire
  • S60 3LX
  • United Kingdom
+44 1709 828 262

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