Co-Headteacher

Our Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced and visionary senior leader to join our busy and thriving 8-19 special school and to provide joint strategic leadership during a very exciting period of growth and strategic development. Our main building, the historic house, has been extensively refurbished and, while originally intended for residential places, is now used for an additional 4 classrooms. This has allowed us to increase our student numbers to 135+, but also leaves space in the East Wing and grounds (including 2 bungalows) to develop our contribution to Alternative Provision, to extend our regional support for SEND needs and to generate potential income to contribute to our financial stability. Our current headteacher job-share has been in place for two years and the Governors are pleased with the success of this arrangement and its benefits to the school. The present Co-Head is leaving after 11 years to explore how her considerable and nationally recognised skills, knowledge and experience of SEND can be used on a wider canvas. We are looking for someone with proven collaborative skills, who can take up a 0.4-0.6 share of the Headteacher role and to co-lead the school successfully within the changing landscape of the new national strategy for SEND, extending our relationships with mainstream schools and further developing our role as a centre of excellence in SEND provision and practice. About You: You will be an outstanding teacher with substantial senior leader experience and a proven track record of whole school change management. Ideally you will currently work in a special school but relevant SEND experience in other settings will be considered, providing you have a sound understanding of special education. You will be working closely alongside the incumbent Co-Headteacher, co-leading the school and managing the staff. Ideally you will already have experience in school improvement and development planning, with a strong ability to inspire and co-lead your team. Our wonderful children need someone who will be dedicated to ensuring that they reach their full academic potential, someone with a strongly positive mindset and most of all, a great sense of humour!