Principal Headteacher

Major Healthcare; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provision for children with special educational needs is seeking a senior educational leader to develop, implement, and oversee quality compliance and budget management. This role demands a strategic thinker dedicated to meeting the holistic needs of students aged 7-19. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational management and compliance.
• Ability to develop strategic plans aligning with group values.
• Familiarity with Special Educational Needs (SEN) frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive vision and strategy for the school.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies and development plans.
• Manage budget effectively while maintaining service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, this school boasts many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.

Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs

Salary – up to 90k DOE

You report to: Regional Education Lead

Reporting in to you: Head of Care & Head of Education.

This is an Independent SEN Provision for 7 – 19yrs.

It is part of a larger National SEN Education/Care Group.

The children’s home provides Care for up to 68 children with autism spectrum.

The school has 22 pupils – of which 13 are in the 6th Form.

YOU:

Develop a cohesive and integrated vision and strategy for the school in line with the Group’s values, striving always for improvement and development of the school and services provided.

Quality and Compliance

Ensure excellent Quality in all areas of the school leading by example and with comprehensive documentation and plans to support activity and to support development plans, in compliance with policies, procedures and other requirements.

Meeting Student Needs

Through fully individualised plans enable the holistic needs of each student to be met so that they are able to achieve their potential and be able to clearly demonstrate and identify progress.

EBITDA/Budget Management

Agree and deliver the overall budget for the provision ensuring the balance of focus between occupancy with appropriate fee structures and cost management.

For a fuller job description contact Jennifer at School Staffing Solutions.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.