Head of School

Randstad NV; Royston; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a Head of School in Royston, Hertfordshire, to lead all aspects of the school's educational and operational performance, with accountability for staff and finances. The role requires visionary leadership, experience in ASD & PMLD environments, strong safeguarding and Ofsted understanding, and a track record of driving school improvement and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with the Principal and governing board to deliver ambitious outcomes for students aged 6-19 with

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with additional professional qualification in a relevant area.
• Experience leading in ASD & PMLD environments.
• Strong safeguarding and Ofsted awareness for independent schools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain the school's ethos and strategic direction with the Principal and governing board.
• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies for effective operation.
• Identify barriers to effectiveness and develop realistic improvement strategies.
• Ensure timely implementation of school improvement plans.
• Monitor progress towards aims and objectives.
• Allocate financial resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Undertake safeguarding duties and liaise with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Principal to promote enrichment and achievement through policy implementation.

Skills

Senior leadership

ASD & PMLD leadership

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Quality assurance

Team management

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

QTS

QTLS

NPQH (preferred)

Job description

Head of School

£77,676 - £85,547 (L16-L20) per annum

Royston, Hertfordshire

Similar in nature to a Headteacher position; you will ultimately be accountable for all areas of operational and educational performance within the School, as well as the financial performance and management of education and support staff.

To achieve in this role you will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, a strong leader and a passionate advocate for your students, finding ways to deliver educational outcomes that make a real difference to them.

Many of the students at this school have complex learning difficulties, often associated with profound physical disabilities and/or medical needs. Their ages range between 6 - 19. Whatever a student's abilities or challenges, we aim to provide them with memorable experiences and stimulating activities that promote self-esteem and personal independence. This approach is enhanced by the imaginative use of a variety of suitable and interesting resources and environments - from the rich experiences of sound, colour and touch in the sensory room, through to energising rebound therapy and physical exercises in the hydrotherapy pool.

Key duties

• Establish and sustain the school's ethos and strategic direction together with the Principal and governing board and through consultation with the school community.
• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively.
• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school's context.
• Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the school's aims and objectives.
• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively.
• Undertake safeguarding duties supported by the Principal which will entail reporting and following up incidents in a timely manner and where appropriate liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in close partnership with the Principal in actively and demonstrably promoting enrichment, entitlement and achievement through building and implementing agreed school policies and practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area. Candidates with Head Teacher qualification (such as NPQH) or a willingness to gain such a qualification preferred.
• Experience of working as a senior leader within an ASD & PMLD environment
• A clear understanding of Ofsted frameworks and Safeguarding legislation in relation to independent schools.
• Quality assurance experience (such as lesson observations and performance management)
• Team management experience.
• Superb communication and stakeholder management skills.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

QTLS,QTS

education

high school,college