Headteacher

The Cambian Group; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school is looking for an inspirational Headteacher to guide its strategic growth in a nurturing environment. This role will focus on shaping the vision for a specialist education setting and fostering a positive community for students who have experienced trauma.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities, online or face-to-face

Wellbeing support

Friendly family atmosphere

Full induction and paid DBS check

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of curriculum & school improvement.
• Passionate and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s strategic direction and development.
• Ensure compliance with Independent Schools Standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the school's performance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Understanding

Strategic Planning

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Headteacher to lead our school into its next phase of growth and development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a specialist provision and make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils.

Who we are:

Cambian Fenton Grange School, an independent DfE-registered school. We provide high-quality specialist education for up to 20 students who have experienced trauma. The pupils in our school exhibit a range of challenging behaviours and associated learning and communication difficulties.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of curriculum & school improvement.
• Passionate, strategic & ready to make an impact.
• Strategic direction and development of the school.
• Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff and pupils.
• Work in partnership with the company, staff, stakeholders, and parents to generate the ethos and values underpinning the school.
• Develop and embed a clear Vision & Values for the school, with aspirational aims and objectives for all learners, fostering a thriving and positive school community.
• Continue to develop, implement, and review a School Development Plan to secure continuous improvement.
• Implement a robust self-evaluation process across the school, including the formulation of an effective self-evaluation document.
• Ensure school compliance with the Independent Schools Standards at all times.
• Monitor and evaluate the school's performance, responding and reporting to the company as required.
• Manage the school's finances, organization, and administration to support its vision and aims.
• Ensure school policies and practices align with national, local, and school requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and review the impact of policies, priorities, and targets, taking action if necessary.
• Engage all involved in the school to be committed to its aims, motivated to achieve them, and involved in meeting objectives and targets that secure educational success.
• Engage with the external continuous improvement framework implemented by the National Lead as the primary model for internal support and challenge.

Why work for us:

• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities, either face-to-face or online.
• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to providing support.
• Be part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer guidance and mentorship.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• Full induction, paid DBS, a friendly family atmosphere, and opportunities to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people. Together, we will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check is part of safeguarding procedures and is based solely on assessing suitability to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias and discrimination, the appointment panel member conducting the search will share relevant findings only if necessary.