Virtual School Headteacher for Children & Young People in Care

26 hours per week
Based at Keynsham Civic Centre

REF: 16CORP39588C

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivational senior leader for the Virtual School who can champion outstanding educational outcomes for all children and young people in the care of the Local Authority.

The post holder will be somebody who can:

• Demonstrate recent successful leadership experience in a secondary school, or whilst working in a Local Authority role, and understand the educational context of looked after and adopted children
• Lead and develop a high performing Virtual School team
• Work with initiative and imagination to unblock significant barriers to the educational success of children in care
• Demonstrate skills in solving complex problems in challenging situations
• Be able to work confidently and autonomously across multi agency teams

Please contact the current post holder Michael Gorman or Head of Service Margaret Simmons-Bird for more information about this post –

Michael - 01225 396 932 or email michael_gorman@bathnes.gov.uk

Margaret – 01225 394 240 or email margaret_simmons-bird@bathnes.gov.uk

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous safer recruitment screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To apply, please visit our website at www.bathnes.gov.uk/jobs

Alternatively, telephone 01225 396 409 (24 hours), quoting the reference number and job title for a paper application pack

Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date: Wednesday 25 January 2017.
Interview date: Thursday 9 & Friday 10 February 2017.