Headteacher

Headteacher for The Redway School

Indicative salary range: L31-L38

Age range: 2-19 Group: 7 NoR: 181 OFSTED: Good (June 2023)

The Redway School is an all-through (2-19) local authority maintained special school in the heart of Milton Keynes taking pupils from across the local authority. We cater for 181 pupils whose primary needs are S/PMLD, pupils may also have complex and enduring health needs. We also cater for a small group of pupils with ASC. The school enjoys a range of specialist resources, including a hydrotherapy pool, gym and sensory rooms.

The school works closely with all stakeholders who all share a clear vision for the school, at the heart of our vision is ‘Belonging’, The Redway School is a place where ‘Everyone can Belong’. The Redway School’s greatest resource is its staff. We have a team of dedicated professionals, which includes teachers, teaching assistants and therapists, who work holistically to ensure all pupils can achieve the best possible outcomes. All pupils at the school have an EHCP. Our curriculum has been carefully created to meet the specific needs of our pupils, it both stimulates and challenges.

You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs. We are seeking a headteacher who has:

• Wide and recent experience with working with children with complex SEND (PMLD) and their families
• Proven substantial leadership experience
• Can promote the vision of ‘belonging’ for the future development of the school to continue to develop our school into a centre of excellence in special education
• The skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader
• A proven commitment to school through a collaborative approach, including working with other schools, the Governing Body and the Local Authority to support school improvement
• A creative, clear and thoughtful approach to successfully delivering the school’s priorities
• A flexible, pragmatic and positive approach to managing change

We will offer:

• The opportunity to work with our brilliant young people and staff
• A range of specialist resources, including a hydrotherapy pool, gym and sensory rooms
• The opportunity to be part of leading The Redway school in securing the next phase of its future
• Opportunities for high quality support and professional development
• A supportive and committed governing body
• For the right candidate, starting salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

If you are interested in this post, we would welcome a visit from you on either Friday 17 January 10.00-12.00, Monday 20 January 12.30-2.30 or Thursday 23 January 10.00-12.00. Please contact our School Business Manager, Hollie Russell on 01908 206412 or email hollie.russell@theredway.net to arrange.

Please contact email HTRecruitment@Milton-keynes.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 31 January 2025

Interview: Monday 24 February 2025

The Redway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement that all staff share and follow this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff working at the school and any offer of a job at the school is dependent upon references. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

It is a requirement that all new staff complete the online Safeguarding Training and online epilepsy training before commencing their roles at the school.