Headteacher

Salary group 1: L9-L12 (£53,973-£58,105)

Start date: January 2024

We are a Local Authority maintained through school, ages 4-16, with a Pupil Referral Unit designation which is one of just many things that makes us very different. However, we are a school and therefore we are governed by the usual education systems and process including Ofsted inspections.

This is a good school, and a unique school supported by a committed group of active Managers. We teach a wide variety of young people: some young people who are among the most able and articulate in the country, and some with the most profound and multiple learning difficulties. We teach some young people who are at the beginning of their school careers and, sadly, some who are near the end of their lives. We provide education across 2 hospital sites, an outreach centre as well as in young people’s homes across Devon, except for Torbay and Plymouth. I cannot imagine that any staff faces a greater variety of challenges, but I believe the rewards are also greater in proportion.

The contribution of our previous Head to our success has been crucial, and she may be regarded as one of our outstanding assets. We are looking to appoint someone who is capable of building on her achievements and leading our staff to deliver excellent education to our young people.

The post is based at our Outreach Centre with regular travel to The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter, the North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple and to other venues across the County.

You will be required to teach and lead a team across the full primary and secondary age range (including children with SEN), across all abilities and in all subjects. You will need to be flexible and resilient to work within a multi-disciplinary team approach and respond to variations from daily routines often with little notice.

An application form and school information pack can be requested by contacting Sally Watts at Devon Education Services on 01392 287296 or emailing educationadminheadships@devon.gov.uk

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Stephen Owen, Chair of Managers on 07724 931773, or e-mail: steveowendevon64@icloud.com

For an opportunity to talk to the current Headteacher, Julia Allen on Tuesday 5th September, 12.30-1.30 or 3.30-4.30 via Teams, please book your place via Admin e-mail dhsssadmin@devon.gov.uk

Visits to our Outreach Centre

• Wednesday 6th September 4-5 pm
• Thursday 7th September 4-5pm

Book your place via Admin e-mail dhsssadmin@devon.gov.uk

Safer Recruitment

Devon Hospitals’ Short Stay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 13th September 2023

Interview dates: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th September 2023