Headteacher

We require an enthusiastic and dynamic new leader for our committed team of staff working with vulnerable young people across an Outstanding Medical PRU. The successful candidate will lead a highly effective education team and provide vision, leadership and direction for the continuing improvement of the HHTS.

The HHTS comprises of St George’s Hospital classroom, three CAMHS units at Springfield University Hospital- Aquarius Acute Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Wisteria Adolescent Eating Disorders Unit and Corner House Deaf Unit. The Service also supports pregnant teenagers, children with medical needs, vulnerable teenagers and pupils with school phobia in their homes, schools and local community. Ofsted rated the HHTS as Outstanding in 2010 and again in 2013.

We are committed to working with schools and the health service to maximise access to suitable education for children and young people who have medical needs, mental health issues or teenage pregnancy that results in hospitalisation or recurring absences from school. The service also works closely with the Wandsworth primary and secondary PRUs and the three PRUs are governed by a single Management Board.

Please be sure to have a look at our website at www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk to gain an overview of the service.

You will be required to lead the teachers and support staff within the units and will work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams. You must be willing to work flexibly in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Candidates should have:

• Recent experience of teaching across a broad ability range and across key stages.
• successful senior management experience
• ability to monitor and review through self-evaluation, report writing and a clear system of record keeping
• ability to manage resources effectively to meet service priorities
• ability to liaise effectively with schools, health, other agencies and parents
• evidence of ability to successfully teach pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs
• The ability to recognise and promote outstanding teaching and learning for both individuals and small groups with high quality outcomes for all pupils

For an informal discussion, please contact Carla Chandler, Headteacher on 07795 224 015 or email: info@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Visits prior to interview are encouraged.

We encourage applicants to make on-line applications wherever possible at https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/.

Alternatively, contact Lily Toppo, Wandsworth Borough Council, Children's Services Department, Contracts and HR, Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU on 020 8871 7967 or email csschools@wandsworth.gov.uk, to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

If you choose to submit your application by email rather than using our online website, completed applications should be submitted to: csschools@wandsworth.gov.uk, please call and confirm the receipt of your application.

Closing date: 16 September 2016 (at noon)
Interviews: 26 September 2016

Wandsworth HHTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

HOSPITAL AND HOME TUITION SERVICE (HHTS)
MEDICAL PRU
Springfield University Hospital
61 Glenburnie Rd
London, SW17 7DJ
Tel no: 020 3513 6103
Email: info@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk