Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Salary: up to £95,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK Applicants only

A distinguished independent special school located in the picturesque area of Truro, Cornwall, is inviting applications for the role of Headteacher to commence in September 2024. This institution is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences and therapeutic support to students with a variety of learning differences. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that accommodates the individual needs of each student.

The Headteacher will have the ultimate responsibility for the management and leadership of the school. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining the wellbeing of both students and staff. This pivotal role requires strategic vision and dynamic leadership to enhance the school’s reputation and drive forward its educational ethos.

Benefits:
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
**Life Assurance
**Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
**“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
**A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
**100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
**Cycle to Work Schemes
**Electric Car Purchase Scheme
**Critical illness cover

Essential Requirements:
** Leadership qualification such as NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship
**Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an advanced degree in education or a related field.
**Proven leadership experience in a special education setting, with a track record of effective team management and evidence-based school improvement.
**Strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) practices and policies.
**Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport and effective relationships with various stakeholders.
**Strategic thinking abilities with robust problem-solving skills.
**A commitment to professional development and staying current with educational research and best practices in special education.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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