Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 * Per Year
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week, term time only
We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join as an Headteacher at a wonderful SEN provision based in Halifax. The provision is on a journey to become a Trauma informed school and are looking for an individual who is passionate about targeted and therapeutic interventions.
Key Duties:
* Lead the development of the school’s vision, goals, and policies.
* Promote clear values and a commitment to excellent education for all pupils
* Manage and support the senior leadership team
* Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress
* Drive teaching improvements and pupil achievement
* Ensure safeguarding policies are followed to keep all pupils safe
* Provide leadership for the curriculum across the school
* Regularly review school systems to meet and exceed statutory requirements
* Lead preparations for Ofsted inspections and maintain compliance with independent school standards
* Manage staff development and school resources effectively
* Develop and update the School Development Plan to guide ongoing improvement
Qualifications/ Experience:
* A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
* At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
* QTS/QTLS is a requirement of this post
* Previous Leadership Experience
Benefits:
* NEST enhanced pension scheme
* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus between you
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Access to a blue light discount card
* Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
* Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
* Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
* Life assurance