Headteacher

Park House School; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Park House School is seeking an enthusiastic Headteacher to lead its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to supporting students with SEND, possess QTS/QTLS certification, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role involves setting high educational standards, managing curriculum, and leading staff development. The school offers a range of EPIC benefits, including enhanced pay scales and fully funded training.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card access

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee wellbeing apps and discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar provision.
• Committed and passionate approach to supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the aims and objectives of the school.
• Lead by example and provide direction to the senior leadership team.
• Manage safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Passion for supporting students with SEND

Leadership

Curriculum management

Education

QTS/QTLS certification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join us as a Headteacher.

About our school

At Park House School, we have a wonderful team of friendly faces who recognize that fun comes first. We build relationships and offer our children the freedom to be themselves, make learning enjoyable, cater to individual needs, and demonstrate our passion, integrity, and caring nature for the children to see. Pupils know we care and are proud of their achievements and personalities—they know they are a part of Park House!

Overview of the role of Headteacher:

1. Formulate the aims and objectives of the school and establish policies to achieve them, under the overall direction of the governing body.
2. Lead by example, articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focus on providing excellent education for all pupils.
3. Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team.
4. Be responsible for standards and curriculum across the school, including monitoring progress towards achievement.
5. Have a central role in raising the quality of teaching and learning and improving pupils’ achievement by setting high expectations and evaluating learning outcomes.
6. Manage safeguarding procedures in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
7. Provide curriculum leadership across the school.
8. Lead regular reviews of school systems to ensure statutory compliance and continuous improvement.
9. Lead on Ofsted inspections and maintain compliance with independent school standards.
10. Manage staff development programs and school resources.
11. Lead the formulation and review of the School Development Plan.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate approach to supporting students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar provision.
• QTS/QTLS certification is required for this post.

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Blue light discount card access.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits such as wellbeing apps and discounts.
• Life assurance.

More information about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services can be found here.

School tours are highly encouraged as part of our interview process.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a large number of suitable applications are received.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, employment references, and online searches to ensure safeguarding. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness and support for our colleagues.

We offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. Please include details of military experience on your CV for consideration.