Head Teacher

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference?

If so, you could be the Head Teacher that we are looking for...

Woodlands School, is an all-age broad-spectrum special school based in Coleshill, Warwickshire. We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. We believe in fostering the potential of every student and working collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young learners.

We are an integral part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and 2 other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have a shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

Due to the retirement of our current Head Teacher, we are seeking an inspirational and experienced Head Teacher to lead our dedicated team of staff and continue to develop our school into a centre of excellence in special education.

What we need:

We are seeking a proven, inspirational leader with the vision, knowledge and experience to oversee the operational, educational, and strategic direction of the school.

You will have demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs, curriculum development/delivery and the current Education Inspection Framework.  You will also ensure the school operates in compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety standards.

You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:

· a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious Trust

· the ability to work strategically as part of the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team

· a vision for the future development of the school

· the skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader

· the ability to deliver a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils

· an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working

· excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude.

 In return, we offer:

· enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn

· an engaged community of families and external partners

· a talented, dedicated and hardworking staff and SLT team

· a supportive and proactive Trust Board and Chief Executive

· being a member of the Executive Leadership Team

· an opportunity to be a part of the development of the Trust.

 In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:

· a competitive salary

· access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution

· excellent training and development opportunities, including our Strategic Leadership Development Programme

· professional Coaching

· enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)

· well-being app & staff discounts

· Occupational Health Service

· Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

· Childcare Voucher Scheme

· free parking

Key Dates

Closing Date:   Friday 6th December at 5.00pm

Shortlisting*:  Week Com 9th December 2024

Interviews*: Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th January 2024

Anticipated start date: Monday 28th April 2024 (start of summer term).

* Provisional dates—subject to change.

Informal Contact

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Tracy Pearce, Chief Executive on 07867 133415 or tracy.pearce@unitymat.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Application Forms

Applications must be made using an official application form or via the TES on-line application service. CVs will not be accepted.

Applications must be sent by email to: HR@unitymat.co.uk before the closing date detailed above.