Principal

Dawn House School is a non maintained specialist school for approximately 80 children and young people between the ages of 5 to 19 years who have severe and complex speech, language and communication difficulties and/or Asperger's Syndrome. Our recent Section 5 Ofsted Inspection (March 2014) judged the school to be 'outstanding' in all areas. Likewise, our Residential Care Inspection (January 2015) also judged the school to be 'outstanding'.

We are seeking an experienced school senior leader to further develop the school. The Principal will be leading a strong and experienced multidisciplinary senior team to provide a high quality provision for all our pupils. There will also be some requirement to contribute to I CAN's strategic planning and overall management direction.

As a qualified teacher or perhaps a speech and language therapist, you will already have significant experience at senior level across at least two of our three age groups and be used to working within an SEN environment. You'll have a thorough understanding of children with speech and language difficulties, used to liaising/negotiating with local authorities and be committed to the aims of I CAN. You must have the ability to maintain strategic focus and to delegate responsibilities to others.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Clive Robson, Senior Education Advisor on 07828 677 166. To arrange an informal visit to the school on 11th or 12th February, contact Angela Child, Principal on 01623 795 361.

All details of the post and supplementary information is available on the I CAN website www.ican.org.uk/jobs or please email jobs@ican.org.uk to request an application pack.

Closing date is 22nd February 2016 (midday) with interviews scheduled for 10th and 11th March 2016. Attendance on both days is required.

I CAN is the children's communication charity. We are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world.

I CAN is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the safeguarding and welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

Registered Charity Number 210031; Scotland Charity Number SC039947

Principal Dawn House School
Rainworth, Nottinghamshire