Head of School

                  Head of School

       High Oaks Secondary School

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks) We cater for students aged from 4 to 19 across the Oaklands group. We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students.   

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of School for our Secondary School. You will possess at least 2 years’ leadership experience within a special school and at least three years of teaching special needs students. The ideal candidate will lead and manage High Oaks, ensuring that the curriculum is designed and delivered to the highest standard. They will assist the Head Teacher to plan strategically, and contribute to the efficient and effective use of staff and resources.  

We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress, and would like to appoint individuals’ who share our belief. The ideal candidate will possess desire and motivation to make a positive contribution to the education and lives of our students.  Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role and the skills/experience required. Only applicants with QTS should apply.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits. 

Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. Social media checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period. 

Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk 

Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact Rany Kalsi, HR Manager for an appointment on rkalsi@oaklands.uk.net or by calling the school on 020 8560 3569. 

If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification.

Closing Date:          9am on Monday 22nd April 2024 

Interview Date:       Wednesday 1st May 2024 

Start Date:             September 2024

Pay Scale:               Hounslow Leadership Pay Range L22 – L26

Actual Salary:          £82,852 - £90,995

Contract Type:        Permanent     

CV’s will not be accepted No Agencies Please