About The Southover Partnership

The Southover Partnership is a leading independent special needs day school provider, dedicated to supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, and other complex needs. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where each pupil can thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an Executive Headteacher who will play a pivotal role in leading our school towards continued success, along with leading the Southover Partnership Trust. As the Executive Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across all three schools, ensuring educational excellence and the maintenance of our unique ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Ensure the successful implementation of the Trust's values and goals, driving the development of a high-quality curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all pupils.
• Governance and Compliance: Take charge of the overall leadership and management, ensuring the highest level of governance, operational and financial management, and adherence to statutory requirements and educational and charity standards.
• Operational Management: Plan, organise, and manage the school's daily operations to ensure smooth functioning, building and maintaining effective links with the local community to enhance the school's reputation and engagement.
• Curriculum Development: Lead and support the development of a high-quality curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all pupils, providing inspirational and values-based leadership to senior leaders, the workforce, and Board of Trustees.
• Leadership: Provide inspirational and values-based leadership to senior leaders, the workforce, and Board of Trustees, ensuring the efficient use of resources and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Qualified Teacher Status and relevant educational qualifications.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of educational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Sound financial management skills to ensure the efficient use of resources.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We Offer

In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer a competitive salary in the range of £85,000 to £105,000 per annum, commensurate with your experience and qualifications. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with access to professional development opportunities.