Head of School

20 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Penge School Full time

About the Role

The Headteacher will be responsible for promoting a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils' educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

The Headteacher will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR, and IT, including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key Objectives of the Role

  • Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
  • A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils and Young People and staff in the school.
  • Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
  • A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.
  • The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs, and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
  • Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
  • A shared vision that fits within the overall Acorn Group strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff, and all other members of the school community.

Essential:

  • At least three years' experience as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs.
  • Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
  • Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
  • Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
  • Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of 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 as appropriate.

Desirable:

  • Completion of NPQH.
  • Experience of conducting performance management.
  • Experience of appointing, managing, and inducting staff.
  • Experience of planning the curriculum across a range of ages and abilities.

Why Work with Us?

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.

We offer a range of benefits, including life assurance, pension scheme, and access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks.

We are a market-leading employer, offering a range of benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, 100's of discount options, cycle to work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, and critical illness cover.

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