SEN Teacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a SEN Teacher to join a school based in Princes Risborough.

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

They are looking for a Headteacher for a new SEMH based in the Buckinghamshire area. The school will have capacity for 60 students and will be opening in April 2024 and they're recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow their new school from January 2024.

• Up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
• 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Term Time only
• Permanent

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering their pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for finance, resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.
• Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
• ​A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.
• The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
• Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
• A shared vision, that fits within the overall strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.

Essential Criteria:

• At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
• Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate

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: LC1945487 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.