Headteacher Pupil Referral Unit

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a dynamic and experienced Headteacher to lead the Pupil Referral Unit in North Powys. This role involves strategic leadership, ensuring high educational standards, and managing staff to provide effective support for pupils at risk of exclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience with diverse learning needs and a commitment to social inclusion. Qualifications include QTS and preferably NPQH or similar management training.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with students having diverse learning needs, including social and emotional difficulties.
• Successful school leadership experience.
• Experience in performance management and staff development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• NPQH or equivalent management qualification (or pursuing it).
• Relevant in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the PRU.
• Develop and implement policies and strategic direction.
• Lead partnerships with local schools and service users.
• Ensure high standards in teaching, learning, and pupil achievement.
• Manage staff effectively with a focus on professional development.
• Oversee pupil wellbeing, behavior, and attendance.
• Engage with parents, carers, and stakeholders.
• Attend Local Authority panels for specialist input.
• Arrange outreach and training to schools.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Headteacher to lead our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in North Powys. The PRU provides educational provision for pupils aged 5-16 who are permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion from their mainstream school, as well as other pupils for whom the local authority has a statutory responsibility. The core offer includes short-term placements with the aim of successful reintegration into mainstream settings and achieving accreditation to support pupils into the next stage of their education, employment, or training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the PRU.
• Work with the Management Committee to develop and implement policies and strategic direction.
• Lead partnership working with local schools and other service users.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement.
• Manage and deploy staff effectively, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Oversee pupil wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance.
• Maintain effective links with parents, carers, and other stakeholders.
• Attend Local Authority panels to provide specialist input.
• Arrange outreach and training to schools.

Requirements:

• Recent, successful experience and knowledge of teaching pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs, including significant social and emotional difficulties.
• Proven track record of successful school leadership.
• Experience in performance management and enhancing the professional development of staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to social inclusion and the principles of equal opportunities.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• NPQH or equivalent management qualification (or in the process of gaining qualification).
• Relevant in-service training.