SEN Headteacher

A premier, award winning, growing group of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools is delighted to announce the establishment of a brand-new, state-of-the-art all-through SEN school in Derby, scheduled to open in September 2024.

In preparation for this exciting new chapter, they seek to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to lead the school from its foundational stages into a beacon of excellence in SEN education.

Role: Headteacher
Area: Derby
School type: SEN School, all-through
Salary: £68,400 - £75,331 (L16-L20), depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, fulltime

Benefits include:
**Life assurance
**Competitive Pension
**Perkbox - offering high street discounts
**Employee assistance programme
**Car lease scheme
**Fully funded training and qualifications
**Bike to work scheme
**Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Requirements:
**Successful leadership and management experience in a school.
**Teaching experience within an SEN setting
**Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
**Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
**Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses.
**Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.
**Effective communication and interpersonal skills
**Ability to build effective working relationships.
**A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
**Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
**Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
**Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.

Responsibilities:
**Establish and promote the school’s vision, ensuring alignment with the wider group’s ethos and standards.
**Lead and manage the school’s day-to-day operations, including curriculum development, staff recruitment, training, and professional development.
**Develop and implement effective strategies for pupil achievement and wellbeing.
**Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and educational requirements.
**Foster strong relationships with parents, local authorities, and the wider community to enhance the educational provisions.
**Manage budgets effectively and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
**Drive continuous improvement through innovation and strategic planning.

For immediate consideration, apply directly to this advert. We look forward to discovering how you can make a difference at our school and help guide our students towards achieving their ambitions.

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