Headteacher

“Making the most of every day”

Baytree School is a specialist school for young people aged 3-19 years who have severe learning difficulties and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties.

An exciting opportunity to lead our well-loved special school has arisen due to the retirement of our current Headteacher. Applications are invited from exceptional, motivated and inspirational individuals with proven track records of successful school leadership.

We are seeking a leader to direct the school’s strategic planning in an ever-changing educational landscape. Our new Headteacher will be passionate about learning and meeting the needs of individuals and will ensure we maintain an innovative and creative approach that places the pupil at the heart of all we do, securing the very best outcomes for every young person.

The successful candidate will:

• demonstrate first-hand experience of leadership and management roles;
• welcome strong governance and actively support the governing body;
• have a high regard for and understanding of safeguarding;
• inspire and challenge the staff team;
• be an experienced and exemplary teacher who is passionate about pupils’ learning;
• sustain our commitment to working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals.

We can offer you:

• a highly motivated and committed team of staff, governors and parents;
• support for your own professional development;
• an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of all our pupils.

To apply for this role please request an application pack from our Human Resources Service Centre, by email at HRSCenquiries@n-somerset.gov.uk or by phone on 01275 884072.

Closing date: Friday 10 March 2017 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 17 March 2017
Interviews: Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 April 2017

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.