This Founding Headteacher role is a rare opportunity to build a school from the ground up. You will shape the culture, establish outstanding practice, recruit and inspire a committed team, and create an environment where pupils feel safe, understood and empowered to thrive.
At Our Rock Academy, we believe every child deserves respect, dignity and the opportunity to succeed. We are opening a new specialist school in Rochester focused on supporting pupils aged 816 with autism and additional needs, and we are seeking an exceptional Founding Headteacher to lead the school from day one.
Whats in it for you
* Salary of £60,000 £65,000 per annum
* The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new specialist school from day one
* A chance to establish a culture centred on inclusion, respect and high expectations
* The autonomy to build your own leadership team and educational vision
* The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with autism
As Founding Headteacher, youll be responsible for:
1. Leading the development and launch of a new specialist autism provision
2. Working with a specialist consultancy to secure Department for Education registration
3. Designing the schools culture, curriculum and inclusive learning environment
4. Recruiting, developing and inspiring a high-performing staff team
5. Buil...