Senior School Leader

2 months ago


Trimdon, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Headteacher to lead our new school, Trimdon Hill School, in Durham. As a key member of the Outcomes First Group team, you will be responsible for establishing and growing a thriving educational institution that caters to the needs of pupils with Autism.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management: Provide effective leadership and management of the school, ensuring it meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Options Autism.
  • Pupil Outcomes: Deliver outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people, reflecting their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
  • Safety and Wellbeing: Create a safe environment that protects the welfare of pupils, young people, and staff in the school.
  • Statutory Compliance: Meet all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
  • Staff Engagement: Motivate and engage a motivated staff group, committed to continuing personal and professional development.
  • Commercial Success: Drive the commercial success of the school, defined by 100% occupancy, rigorous cost management, and the development and implementation of growth plans.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
  • Shared Vision: Inspire and motivate students, staff, and the school community with a shared vision that fits within the overall Options Autism strategy.
Essential Criteria
  • Leadership Experience: At least three years' experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
  • Personal and Professional Development: Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
  • Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
  • Leadership Understanding: Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of a school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements, and applying growth plans.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive reward package, including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

We also offer a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

  • Health, Wellbeing, and Insurance Benefits
  • Discount Options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical Illness Cover

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.


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