Head Teacher

Apple Orchard School

Head Teacher – Full Time (based in school during term time)

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Basic Salary: £, circa - dependent on experience

Benefits: Teachers Pension & x Death in Service

Apple Orchard is an expanding therapeutic community with a school attached. All young people in our care have significant SEMH concerns and as such we are looking for a Head Teacher with a passion to work with those who are most vulnerable and one who can build trusting, solid relationships. 

Our school, Apple Orchard, is a very important part of Apple Orchard and complements the work done by the care and therapy staff. The Head Teacher will lead an experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants. Between them, they can offer a wide range of subjects which covers all of a modified National Curriculum. 

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head Teacher; a forward-thinking leader who can continue to build the new team, be part of this exciting opportunity to continue to develop our school and achieve outstanding outcomes for young people.

The ideal candidate will be committed to our success and able to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, a flexible and creative approach to teaching, and strong financial management capability. Previous experience of working and managing within a SEMH environment is essential.

The key areas of responsibility for the appointee will be strategic leadership, curriculum management, staff and resource management, and accountability for success and attainment.