Headteacher - Required Autumn term 2019

• Are you an inspirational ambitious leader who wants to lead an outstanding special primary school

• Do you want to be part of an outward looking and creative school?

Castle Wood is an outstanding broad spectrum Special Primary School. We are passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference in children’s lives.

“Children first” is central to our ethos and we are firmly rooted in Early Years practice and principles throughout our school, which Ofsted recognised.

“The leadership team and school staff have created a very happy school where pupils enjoy learning. Everywhere around the school, pupils are smiling, enjoying the warm relationships they share with staff and relishing the progress they are making.”

“The whole school is a vibrant and interesting place”

“There are many highly skilled staff employed across the school who demonstrate a deep understanding of pupils’ learning and individual needs” (Ofsted 2019)

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring Headteacher to lead our hardworking supportive and welcoming staff. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of

SEN and Early Years practice and principles and be keen to demonstrate innovation and excellence in leading an outstanding special school.

We are looking for a Headteacher with:

• drive and passion for ensuring that all children achieve their full potential combined with strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills

• vision and a thirst to deepen knowledge and practice with the school

• innovative and inspirational leadership

• personal skills and qualities required to form and build positive relationships with parents, carers, SEN, specialist agencies, other schools and the wider community

• a desire to take on the challenges created by the changing face of primary and special education

We will provide:

• a positive, caring and supportive school ethos

• dedicated, committed and supportive colleagues and leadership team

• supportive governors and parents

• opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines

• opportunities to work beyond the school, including leading a joint teaching school

• a well-equipped and well maintained school

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Vicky

Moore, School Business Manager to organise.

Please refer to the Headteacher information pack for further information about the vacancy and application process.

Interview date: Friday 10th May 2019

Further details are available by contacting the school on the above telephone number or email and asking for Vicky Moore, School Business Manager

Key Requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting documents
Additional Information
Head Teacher information pack