Find More Than 10K+
United Kingdom Jobs

Job description

Liverpool
£85,000 per annum + Bonus
REQUIREMENTS

It is essential that all applicants must :
Be a Headteacher who has experience leading specialist schools.
Have a strong track record of 'good' or 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection ratings.
Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

It would be desirable that applicants:
Have experience opening a new school.

THE ROLE
Compass Associates have partnered exclusively with a national provider of specialist schools and children's homes to find a Headteacher for their new state-of-the-art specialist school for children with autism and associated needs. The successful candidate they will develop the school (to open January 2024) from the ground up; they will work with stakeholders to recruit and lead a strong staff team, introduce a new curriculum as well as appropriate policies and procedures, effectively manage the school's finances and referrals, and enable the best possible outcomes for pupils.
The Headteacher will receive significant backing and support from the hiring organisation; support services - notably the recruitment team, human resources, and the finance team are all on-hand to assist in the opening of this school. Furthermore, this position will report in to the Regional Director, who is a veteran of the sector and can offer guidance if needed.
THE CANDIDATE
The employer is seeking applicants who are experienced Headteachers in the specialist sector who have a firm grasp of the current Ofsted framework, accompanied by a history of 'good' or 'outstanding' ratings. As a Headteacher in the specialist education sector, you will have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of autism and associated needs, and how to best support and educate children with these needs. As this role involves setting up a new school It is also essential that you hold QTS.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
An informal call with the Managing Director.
A formal interview with two Regional Directors.
A formal interview with the Managing Director.
TO APPLY
Please contact Rory Birch on 0161 6676558 or alternatively email [email protected]
Compass Associates are acting as a recruitment consultancy in relation to this vacancy.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.