Executive Headteacher: Leading an Alternative Provision in West Drayton, London
Randstad is proud to partner with a highly regarded multi:academy trust to appoint an Executive Headteacher for a thriving alternative provision (AP) school in West Drayton. This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader to join a Good rated school with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future. The successful candidate will lead a specialist team, drive strategic development, and deliver exceptional outcomes for students with diverse and complex needs.
The Challenge and The Opportunity
As Executive Headteacher, you will be a strategic leader, not just an operational manager. You will be responsible for:
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Strategic Leadership and Vision: Steering the schools long:term vision, ensuring it aligns with the trusts broader mission of providing outstanding specialist education.
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Curriculum and Standards: Overseeing the development of a robust and innovative curriculum that is both challenging and accessible, promoting academic rigor and life skills.
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Team Leadership and Development: Mentoring and empowering a dedicated team of educators, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivating strong, impactful relationships with the trust, local authorities, parents, and the wider community to secure the best resources and support for students.
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Resource Management: Exercising astute financial and operational management to ensure the schools sustainability and success.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a seasoned educational leader with a distinguished track record. The ideal candidate will possess:
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Substantial senior leadership experience within an alternative provision or a specialist educational setting.
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong record of school improvement.
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A sophisticated understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and the specific challenges faced by students in AP settings.
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Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into concrete, measurable outcomes.
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Outstanding people leadership skills, with a history of building and motivating high:performing teams.
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A deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Rewards and Benefits
This is a key leadership role with a compensation package that reflects its significance. We offer:
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Outer London Leadership Pay Scale L21:L27 (GBP85,396 : GBP98,280), commensurate with experience and impact.
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A comprehensive professional development program, including access to a network of trust leaders and specialists.
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Generous annual leave and enhanced parental leave schemes.
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Enrollment in the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
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A suite of benefits, including mental health support, discounted gym memberships, and a cycle:to:work scheme.
If you are an accomplished leader ready to take on a new challenge and make a lasting impact on an entire school community, we encourage you .
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