Executive Headteacher

Compass Community Schools; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Folkestone is seeking an experienced Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire two sites. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status and a proven record of outstanding practice in teaching. You will be responsible for driving school improvement and supporting vulnerable pupils to achieve their potential. The role offers competitive salary, excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent CPD opportunities

Flexible pension

Employee support and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice.
• Experience working with children with SEMH & SEND, understanding of crisis-management.
• Ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level; experience in vocational courses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire two sites to provide excellent learning environments.
• Collaborate with the central leadership team to ensure child-centred practice.
• Drive opportunities for vulnerable pupils to gain qualifications.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEMH & SEND

Crisis-management skills

Behaviour support

Curriculum design

Management skills

Education

Teaching qualification with track record of good or outstanding teaching practice

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and aspirational Executive Headteacher to join our enthusiastic and welcoming team. We are a small and nurturing school, set up to meet the growing need for specialist SEND provision in our area. We are based on two sites in Folkestone, Kent. Our Wiltie Gardens site also has a music room and a library. The Executive Headteacher will play a central role in driving continual improvement by inspiring and supporting our schools to be excellent learning environments. You will need to be passionate about supporting pupils to be the best that they can be and highly aspirational. You will lead your teams to provide all opportunities possible to enable vulnerable and complex pupils to gain qualifications and become successful adults. The successfully appointed Executive Headteacher will be supported by a wider community of highly dedicated professionals and the central leadership team whose practice is always child centred. The role will report to the Director team.

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice
• Have experience working with children with SEMH & SEND, with an understanding of crisis-management, managing behaviour that challenges and supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
• Be able and willing to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level, with additional experience in delivering vocational BTEC, Functional Skills or ELC courses.
• Have experience in designing and delivering creative and academically engaging curriculums, with excellent management skills and the ability to work with various professional networks.
• Be driven to engage in all aspects of school life, with the passion and resilience to make a difference to the lives of their pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire two sites to provide excellent learning environments and continual school improvement.
• Collaborate with the central leadership team and wider professionals to ensure child-centred practice.
• Drive opportunities for vulnerable and complex pupils to gain qualifications and progress to successful adulthood.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification with a track record of good or outstanding teaching practice.
• Experience with SEMH & SEND, crisis-management, behaviour support and safeguarding.
• Ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level; experience with vocational courses (BTEC, Functional Skills, or ELC) is desirable.
• Competence in curriculum design and delivery, with strong management and networking abilities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, terms and conditions.
• Excellent CPD opportunities including therapeutic training.
• A comprehensive induction and leadership induction programme.
• Flexible pension.
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits.

Safeguarding and Equality

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services, and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.