Principal

The Woodlands Academy; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Academy is seeking a headteacher to lead a specialist provision for pupils with complex needs. You will bring significant SEN experience and be an outstanding leader, capable of guiding high-quality teaching and safeguarding across the school.

You will work with the Executive Principal to shape the academy’s future after relocation to a purpose-built facility. You will motivate staff, drive attainment, and build on the academy’s strengths within the Trust to deliver excellent

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with students with special educational needs.
• Outstanding and experienced leader and practitioner.
• Provide effective leadership in raising standards of attainment and achievement.
• Work collegiately to build on the strengths of the Academy and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Academy and drive its strategic development.
• Raise standards of attainment and achievement across the Academy.
• Motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence.
• Collaborate with Executive Principal and Chief Executive to shape next phase of development.

Skills

SEN experience

Leadership

Staff motivation

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

About The Role and The Woodlands Academy

The Woodlands Academy is a specialist provision supporting more than 165pupils aged 2–16 with a wide range of special educational needs anddisabilities. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), andthe academy works closely with a range of specialist professionals and agenciesto ensure that individual needs are fully understood and effectively met.

Recently relocated to a purpose-built facility, the academy benefitsfrom an exceptional learning environment that supports a carefully designed andambitious curriculum, alongside a wide range of enrichment, therapeutic andpersonal development opportunities. The academy combines high expectations witha deep understanding of the individual needs of every pupil.

At The Woodlands Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every childcan access education successfully, achieve meaningful outcomes and be wellprepared for adulthood. Central to this commitment is a nurturing pastoralapproach built upon strong relationships between pupils and our highly skilled,experienced and caring staff team.

Pupils are encouraged to engage fully in learning, develop theirstrengths and achieve success in a variety of ways. Through a culture thatpromotes empathy, respect and resilience, we support young people to becomeconfident, responsible citizens who are equipped for the next stage of theirlives and able to make a positive contribution to their communities.

The Woodlands Academy is entering an exciting phaseof its development following its move into a purpose-built facility. ThePrincipal will have the opportunity to build on the academy's many strengths,leading a highly skilled staff team and working alongside the ExecutivePrincipal and Chief Executive to shape the next stage of its strategicdevelopment.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of workingwith students with special educational needs.
• Be an outstanding and experienced leader andpractitioner.
• Provide effective leadership in raising standards ofattainment and achievement.
• Work collegiately to build on the strengths of theAcademy and Trust.
• Be able to motivate staff that are fully engaged inthe goal of achieving excellence in all areas of the Academy both personallyand professionally.