Headteacher - SEN

Location: Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire

Role: Headteacher - SEN

Salary Range: L22 - L27

Start Date: September 2022 / January 2023

Closing Date: Noon on Monday, 23rd May 2022

Interviews: Thursday, 26th May & Friday, 27th May 2022

Propeller Academy Trust have an exciting Headteacher opportunity with Bishopswood School located in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border).

Bishopswood is currently a local authority, maintain community special school that provides specialist education for children aged 2-16 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across three sites.

Bishopswood now benefits from strong interim leadership at both school and governance level with a clear strategic plan for improvement in place. At the Propeller Academy Trust, their guiding principle is to be a Trust providing quality educational offerings alongside excellent facilities whilst maximising each school’s potential. The vision is for every school in the Trust to be a centre of excellence for education, building a collaborative ethos and maximising opportunities for staff and young people.

The new Headteacher will have direct support from the Governing Body, CEO and the Executive Leadership Group of the Propeller Academy Trust and benefit from a collegiate and collaborative approach to school improvement.

As the new Headteacher you will create a culture of constant improvement through inspirational leadership and being committed to achieving excellence in all areas of the school to provide an outstanding education for all students.

The Headteacher will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school and having a sound grasp of the essentials for running a successful specialist school: teaching and learning; curriculum design and staff development. This requires a hands-on approach. At the same time the Headteacher will be an outward-facing ambassador, able to communicate effectively with wider stakeholders both inside the Propeller Academy Trust and externally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring, determined and visionary Headteacher who is looking to make a real difference.

This position welcomes experienced Headteachers and Senior Leaders looking for their first headship. 

School visits and informal conversations are welcomed and encouraged. Visits available at Bishopswood School on Thursday 19th May & Friday 20th May 2022.

For full information including a candidate pack and application form, or to arrange a visit, please see attachments for contact details.