Head of Primary School

Head of Primary School. Arbour House School (Weymouth Site)

Salary: From £35,904 to £52,920. Plus leadership role £9,276 & SEN allowance (pro rata in line with % of time teaching)

Closing date: 22nd May 2024

As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing When we send the application form to you, we will also include the person specification and job description for this role. Alternatively, please use the link below to visit our website. From there you will be able to view the person specification, job description and download the application form to complete. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to

Arbour House School is an independent SEN school with split sites – Lower (Primary) and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social, communication and learning needs.

We provide a bespoke, creative and stimulating curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve to their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment or progress to further education.

Arbour House is rated ‘Good’ for all categories in our May 2022 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our latest Inspection Report and a School Prospectus, is available on the school website:

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Salary: From £35,904 to £52,920. Plus leadership role £9,276 & SEN allowance (pro rata in line with % of time teaching).
• Full time.
• Full Teachers Terms and Conditions including contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide effective leadership of our Lower School (Primary) site alongside the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.
• Play an active part in the development of the Lower School (Primary) leadership team and participate in the creation and delivery of objectives set through the School Development Plan.
• Ensure the education and welfare of Lower School (Primary) pupils, having due regard to the school’s ethos, aims, objectives and policies.
• Share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and pastoral care of all pupils throughout the school.
• Deputise as necessary for the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher in their absence.

Who you are:

• Qualified and experienced Primary teacher.
• Qualified to degree level.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development.
• Additional relevant qualification in the field of SEND desirable but not essential.
• A proven track record of recent and successful teaching of children with learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism and behaviours that challenge.
• Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, motivate and enthuse teachers and support staff within a team context.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

“Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our Education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children) ”

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.