Headteacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Headteacher to join a School based in Stockport.

The school are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join them as a Headteacher

The successful candidate will:

• Under the overall direction, the Headteacher plays a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved
• Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils
• Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team
• Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement
• To have a central responsibility for raising the quality of teaching and learning and for pupils’ achievement. Setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes
• Manage safeguarding across the school and act according to Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Provide curriculum leadership across the school
• Lead regular reviews of all school systems to ensure statutory requirements are being met and improved on where appropriate
• Lead on Ofsted inspections including the independent schools’ standards
• Manage staff development programmes and school resources
• Lead on formulating and reviewing the School Development Plan

The ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement of this post

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 
• Life assurance

At the School:

The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of their pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ID2166143 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.