Headteacher -Brand New SEMH School

Huddersfield

£65,000 per annum

REQUIREMENTS

It is essential that all applicants must:

• Have previous experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher in a specialist school.
• Have a strong track record of good or outstanding Ofsted inspection ratings.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

It would be desirable that applicants:

• Have experience setting up a staff team & curriculum.

THE ROLE

Compass Associates have exclusively partnered with a well-established and reputable provider of specialist schools and children's care services to recruit a Headteacher for their brand-new Huddersfield-based school for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders to establish and lead a strong staff team, effectively manage the school's finances and referrals, and introduce and embed a new curriculum, enabling the best possible opportunities for pupils. The Headteacher will receive significant backing and support from the hiring organization; they will report in to the Director of Education

THE CANDIDATE

The employer is seeking applicants who are experienced Headteachers or Deputies in the specialist sector who have a firm grasp of the current Ofsted framework, accompanied by a history of good or outstanding ratings. As a seasoned leader in the specialist education sector, you will have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of special educational needs - particularly of SEMH needs and be a confident leader of staff teams who is able to develop senior leaders and is driven to improve outcomes for children.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Two stages:

• A carousel interview day consisting of a staff panel, pupil panel, and presentation.

TO APPLY

Please contact Rory Birch directly.

RECOMMENDATIONS

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