Furrowfield School
2 months ago
Headteacher - L21-L27a plus residential allowance
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Furrowfield School for an inspirational leader to provide dynamic strategic
leadership to take the school to the next stage of its development. Our school has recently undergone rapid change
following a period of turbulence and the school requires a Head Teacher who will be able to lead our team through our
continued journey for success.
The governing body is seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who will embrace the challenge and reward that working at
Furrowfield School offers.
We are proud to offer:
- Happy and engaged students who thrive in our school
- A highly dedicated, caring, skilled and enthusiastic staff
- A curriculum that builds pupils’ knowledge and skills, while addressing their individual needs
- Supportive parents and governors with high aspirations for all
- A school which provides both challenge and reward in equal measure
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
- Be a motivational, transformational, supportive leader who will inspire and enable our staff to flourish
- Have the ability to continue embedding the successful changes and ensuring traction is maintained
- Be approachable, reflective, forward thinking and relish the opportunity to take us on the next step on our
journey
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent in teaching and learning
- Have a good understanding of working with students with SEMH and additional complex needs
- Relentlessly pursue high quality outcomes for our pupils for their future success
The school also benefits from a Residential Unit which is temporarily closed. The new Headteacher will have
responsibility for the unit and will play a key part in reopening this provision. There is an additional Residential
Allowance paid to the post holder in recognition of this.
Informal visits are welcomed and will take place Thursday 2nd and Wednesday 8th February at 4pm.
Please contact the school office on 0191 495 4700 to arrange an appointment.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17th February 2023.
Interviews will be on 7th and 8th March 2023.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Melanie Maitland (Link Inspector) on
Gateshead Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable
adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced
Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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