The Head Teacher is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and expansion of the school; withholding its high academic standards, pastoral care and teaching and learning.
Whilst the duties here are the responsibility of the Head Teacher, in many cases aspects will be delegated to the other senior members of staff i.e. the Leadership Team, and the Head Teacher will retain ultimate responsibility.
DUTIES
• Ensure the school works within the legislation and guidance pertaining to independent schools
• Participating in the appointment of well qualified and experienced staff, as well as managing the whole staff team; and ensuring that all staff has access to advice, support and training appropriate to their needs.
• Controlling and accounting for the finances which are under the remit of the Head Teacher with particular regard to the school’s annual budget
• Organising and implementing an appropriate curriculum for all pupils, having regard for the needs, experience, interests, aptitudes and stage of development of the pupils and the resources available to the school.
• Participating, to such an extent as maybe appropriate having regard to his/her other duties, in the teaching of pupils at the school, including the provision of cover for absent teachers.
• Evaluating the standards of the teachers and learning across the school, ensuring that appropriate standards are met; whilst implementing, promoting and withstanding an effective behaviour management policy for students to keep them informed about possible ramifications for inappropriate behaviour.
• Reporting the progress of the school to the senior management team on a half termly basis and steering reports to the relevant Local Authorities.
• Promoting effective partnerships with Local Authorities, outside agencies and other educational establishments, and ensuring the active promotion and marketing of the school and associated company wide services to the local authority.
• Assist the Business Development Manager in undertaking market research, competitor analysis and pricing; and act as the School’s representative at external forums such as presentations, and marketing fairs.

Head Teacher Person Specification

Education, Training and Professional Qualifications

Appropriate professional qualification i.e. teacher, social worker etc.
SEBD/SEN Qualification or relevant SEN Training.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
DESIRABLE
• QTS
• School Leadership qualification
• Postgraduate qualification, managerial or professional

Knowledge & Experience

Substantial experience of working with children with SEN
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary/partnership environment
e.g. LEA, CAMHS, Social Services, Children’s Services, Connexions, Voluntary Organisations
Experience of managing change and meeting targets. Knowledge of forthcoming changes in legislation affecting Looked After Children
Experience of project management including specific experience of:
o Curriculum and/or service development
o Managing and developing staff
o Premises management
o Budget management
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Knowledge of child protection issues and other child related legislation.
Knowledge of Health & Safety issues.
Desirable:
• Experience of working with young people with SEN in specialist services i.e. PRU, Children’s Home, and/or Special Schools.
• Experience of managing the balance between day to day issues and strategic longer term goals.
• Knowledge of Education legislation.
• Up to date knowledge and application of ICT to learning, teaching and management.
Leadership and Management

Leadership and management skills that promote learning as well as a safe environment.
Able to offer calm, focused and innovative leadership.
Able to plan and prioritise workload of self and team and delegate effectively.
Able to set targets for school development and to establish, monitor and evaluate an effective action plan.
Able to promote and celebrate diversity.
Able to develop and use policies to support practice.
Able to lead by example and embed in the culture of the school respect for others, clarity about consequences and procedures in the event of inappropriate behaviour.

Business Development

Able to actively promote the Company’s services to local authorities.
Able to operate within set budgets and use budgets to gain best value for the service and the company.
Experience of working within business parameters e.g. operating a budget, setting and meeting financial targets, setting resource priorities and adopting an entrepreneurial approach to business opportunities.

Personal Qualities

High personal standards of probity and integrity
Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability and resilience
Confident, approachable and positive
Commitment to continuing professional development
Able to advocate a sound educational philosophy and able to translate this into practice
Able to create a learning culture that is recognised by staff, parents, peers and partners.
An excellent communicator.

Partnership Working

Able to work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals
Able to ensure funding partners are kept informed of all significant developments
Able to work in partnership with parents/carers

Other

Car driver as the job holder is required to travel between 4 sites
Able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the service
Able to be away from home overnight occasionally

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