Headteacher

Guardian Jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs school in Essex is seeking a Headteacher who is committed to innovation and excellence in education. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a vision for inclusive education, and the ability to inspire a high-performing team. Glenwood School offers a vibrant learning environment with outstanding support, promising a fulfilling opportunity to drive pupil achievements and professional development.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing support package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Clear understanding of special needs education.
• Ability to raise educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote respect and collaboration in the school community.
• Lead innovative educational programs.
• Ensure high educational standards for all pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation in education

Inclusivity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Glenwood School is a special needs school in the south of Essex. We have 250 amazing pupils aged 3 to 19 identified with complex SEND. We are committed to providing an outstanding standard of education through meaningful research which informs our teaching and learning approaches.

We provide personalised, innovative, flexible, learning programmes and therapies to support children and young people with statements of educational needs and education health and care plans. The school adapts to our learner's needs, not the other way around.

Please note that a seven point scale within Leadership points L24 - L39 will be agreed on appointment and there is an additional payment of £6,900 for the Headteacher's Residential Allowance.

The Governing Body are looking for someone whose attributes should include:

• a clear understanding of innovation and excellence in special needs education
• proven leadership and management skills including vision development and implementation
• commitment to inclusion and equality of access to educational provision for all children and young people ensuring a high regard for the personal achievement in its widest sense of every pupil
• a proven ability to raise and maintain outstanding educational standards and a proven commitment to high levels of achievement
• ability to lead by example and inspire others to achieve excellence in all that they do
• promote respect and collaboration between students, staff, parents, Governors and the wider community by building, supporting, motivating and working as part of a high-performing team
  
  

Glenwood School Can Offer The Right Candidate

• truly amazing learners
• a lively, enthusiastic and caring ethos
• friendly, supportive and professional staff team
• strong and collaborative support of the Governing Body
• staff wellbeing support package
• opportunity to have a positive impact on learner progress
• the opportunity to develop and grow professionally within the school and beyond
  
  

Glenwood School is renowned for its remarkable ethos, marked by such qualities as vibrancy, warmth, respect and joy. Please review the attached employment pack, providing further information about our school.

Visiting the school is essential and warmly welcomed, as we are looking for a candidate who can embrace our ethos and work with us as we continue to move forward as an outstanding school.

Please call 01268 792575 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit. Visits are scheduled for:

Friday 13 June 2025 AM or Thursday 19 June 2025 PM

Interviews: Wednesday 02 July 2025

Glenwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to uphold our high standards.

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