Headteacher

Headteacher

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Online School

Reporting To: Education Director

Compensation: £60,392 - £70,036 / year

Description

Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children with complex needs? Look no further! Apply today to join our brand new Online School where we aim to re-engage young people missing from education by providing a safe and flexible online learning environment. We follow Esland’s Turning the Curve education model, which helps young people who have missed elements of education rediscover their love of learning.

We are looking for an experienced, inspirational Headteacher to join our Team. Our Online school is based at our Support Centre in Belper, Derbyshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
• To ensure that equality and diversity is followed and encouraged
• Delivering CPD for tutors to ensure that they can fulfil their roles and responsibilities in providing high quality education for our young people
• Ensure reviews of EHCPs are completed in line with the SEN/D Code of Practice
• Management of the school budget
• Attend the LAC/PEP/EHCP reviews for young people who receive an outreach package, ensuring that the voice of the young person is heard within the review process
• Supporting the completion of the Personal Education Plans for young people who are cared for by their local authority
• Ensuring that PEPs are completed in line with local authority and statutory guidance and timeframes
• Quality Assurance of PEPs
• Monitoring the academic attainment, progress and achievement of young people on the outreach programme

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to teaching, outstanding leadership skills, and a strong financial management capability. Previous experience leading a team within an SEN environment is essential, and experience in setting up a new school would be desirable.

As the Headteacher, you will have key responsibilities in strategic leadership, curriculum management, staff, and resource management, and accountability for success and attainment. You will be an integral part of this exciting opportunity to open a new school and achieve outstanding outcomes for young people.

You will have a teaching qualification with QTS status and an NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) or willingness to work towards NPQH the completion of this.

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader who is committed to our success and can build a new team.

Benefits

• Salary between £60,392 and £70,036
• Life insurance x 4 times basic salary
• Genuine pension scheme which is double matched
• Company sick pay
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Opportunity to undertake personal qualifications and professional development
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together

The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!