Special School Headteacher

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to take Belvue School into its next stage of development.

Belvue School is a maintained special school in the London Borough of Ealing and caters for students aged 11-19 with moderate or severe learning difficulties. A large number of students also have autism or other complex needs.

We currently have 226 pupils on roll and 110 members of staff over two closely located sites. We have high quality facilities including: a new main building which opened in 2020; an award-winning outdoor classroom with woodland learning spaces; well-equipped classrooms; specialist food technology room; design technology, science, art, drama and music rooms; and a range of therapy and intervention rooms. We were last inspected by Ofsted in November 2021 and maintained a ‘Good’ rating. 

Our shared vision is to discover, foster and celebrate the qualities of every young person in preparation for adulthood, so that they can live a fulfilled and meaningful life in their community. We offer a stimulating and enriching curriculum which provides a wide range of exciting, personalised learning opportunities and enables the students to develop essential life skills in order to become as independent as possible.

We have a committed and highly skilled workforce, an established and enthusiastic Senior Leadership team, a warm and supportive board of governors, and, of course, the most amazing young people who inspire us each and every day. 

You must be an experienced senior leader with a passion for special education. You must have the ability and enthusiasm to ensure that everyone involved in the life of the school are able to help all children and young people to achieve their potential. In return, the school offers a uniquely rewarding place to work, with a vibrant and supportive school community working in partnership with you. 

For further details about the school please visit our website www.belvueschool.com The candidate pack and accompanying information are available for download at www.tes.com

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our HR Manager Victoria Judd at victoriaom@belvue.ealing.sch.uk or 02088455766 to arrange this. Completed application forms must be returned to Victoria Judd by the deadline. CV’s will not be accepted. 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 15 January 2024

Interview and Assessment: Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024

Belvue School is committed to promoting and achieving equality of opportunity for all students, parents, staff, governors, visitors and job applicants.

Belvue School is committed to upholding the highest possible safeguarding standards and follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities. All staff at Belvue School must adhere to statutory guidance, safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct in order to fulfil these responsibilities. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.

Also, in line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school may conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974, which provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so that they do not need to be disclosed. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration form. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For roles that involve regulated activity with vulnerable adults an adult barred list check is required.