Headteacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Headteacher

The successful candidate will:

· Under the overall direction, the Headteacher plays a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved

· Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils

· Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team

· Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement

· To have a central responsibility for raising the quality of teaching and learning and for pupils’ achievement. Setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes

· Manage safeguarding across the school and act according to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

· Provide curriculum leadership across the school

· Lead regular reviews of all school systems to ensure statutory requirements are being met and improved on where appropriate

· Lead on Ofsted inspections including the independent schools’ standards

· Manage staff development programmes and school resources

· Lead on formulating and reviewing the School Development Plan

Our ideal candidate will have:

· A committed and passionate view of students with SEND

· At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision

· QTS/QTLS is advantageous

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· Fully funded CPD training for all staff in our schools

· Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience for all staff

· Extensive senior management support from Regional Managers and Regional Directors

· Centralised head office function offering supportive delivery of finance, payroll, HR and recruitment function

· Established network of collaborative Headteachers, across our 25 schools, offering regular Headteacher conferences, peer support and sharing school improvement ideas across the group

· Group wide budgets for a range of critical resources such as estates, job boards and learning and development

· A dedicated School Administrator to provide an administrative support function to the Headteacher

· Access to our in-house Principal and Assistant Educational Psychologists and providing support for students and leaders within our schools

· Support from our Clinical Team which includes Psychologists and Attachment Aware Training

· Weekly Headteacher wellbeing drop in sessions

· Enhanced programme of 10 INSET days

· Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card for all employees

· Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

· Life assurance

At Castle Hill School

We are committed to each and every one of our pupils, providing specialist support tailored to each individual’s unique needs and helping all pupils from KS1 to KS3 achieve their full potential.

Children often come to our school with negative perceptions of the education system, having experienced repeated rejection. We are dedicated to turning their experience of learning into a positive one.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.