Headteacher

Chatsworth High School and Community College is looking for a new headteacher to lead the school community through the next exciting phase of its development. This Outstanding secondary special school serves pupils with a broad range of learning strengths and special needs including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism. Pupil numbers are steadily increasing and the school is a vibrant part of the Chatsworth Multi Academy Trust (CMAT).  A highly skilled staff team, supported by a committed Governing Body and a widely experienced Trustee Board, are at the heart of the school's successes and provide a strong foundation for the further growth and development of the school.

We are looking for an experienced leader who is

• committed to securing excellence in learning and care for pupils with special educational needs
• warm, approachable and caring towards everyone
• intellectually curious, academically able and educationally innovative
• able to listen, willing to talk and enthusiastic about discourse
• confident enough to invite challenge from colleagues at all levels
• interested in working with others, building communities and leading leaders
• skilled in all areas of communication
• financially astute, business-like and well organised
• self-motivated, reflective and eager to learn
• committed to continuing the development of an innovative, balanced and relevant curriculum to meet the needs of our students.

If you believe that you meet these requirements and are interested in leading a strong and growing school community then please contact us.

Additional information and application packs are available on www.greater.jobs

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a school visit, or for an informal conversation about this role, please contact Martin Hanbury (CMAT Executive Headteacher) on 07515-190518.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th April 2019 at 12:00pm.

Shortlisting for interview: Tuesday 30th April 2019.

Interviews: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May 2019.