Visionary Headteacher for Inclusive SEND School

The Avenue Special School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our specialist academy for 3–19-year-olds with SEND. This full-time, permanent post offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to pupils, families and the wider community.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction, ensure safeguarding excellence, drive teaching and curriculum development, and build a talented staff team in partnership with trustees and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience within a SEND setting.
• Track record of raising achievement and improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• Capability to lead strategic and creative school vision with quality learning at its centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Drive excellence in safeguarding, teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead and develop a talented staff team and work with governors and authorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding excellence

Building teams

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our specialist academy for 3–19-year-olds with SEND. This full-time, permanent post offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to pupils, families and the wider community.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction, ensure safeguarding excellence, drive teaching and curriculum development, and build a talented staff team in partnership with trustees and local authorities.