Headteacher

SEMH Headteacher - Bristol - Up to £65K

Here at Hamptons we are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and dedicated children's residential care provider who are on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Headteacher for their small independent specialist school for young people who have been diagnosed with autism and SEMH needs based in Warmley, Bristol. If you are a motivated leader within a SEND/SEMH setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This school provides education for children and young people in key stage 2-4 who have autism and associated social, emotional and mental health development needs that impact upon their emotional health and wellbeing and create barriers to learning. This provision is a diverse and dynamic community of dedicated staff members and individual, inspiring young people. Our client are driven to work collectively to grow as a school and to find new ways to learn and expand their horizons.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To promote and celebrate high standards through ensuring compliance with the Independent School Standards, company ethos, policies and procedures and outstanding practice in all aspects of the school
• To develop, plan, teach and assess appropriate educational programmes across the curriculum for individuals and groups
• To be instrumental in overseeing the development, monitoring and implementation of the individual young people's PEP and EHCP
• To manage and operate budgets and monitor ongoing
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, and other professionals involved with the young people
• To ensure that staff plan, monitor and review the progress of pupils attending the school

Skills and Experience:

• Must have a minimum qualification of QTS (NPQH is ideal)
• Minimum 4 years' experience working in a SEND setting within a school at SENCO or Deputy Head level
• Knowledge and understanding of the Independent School Standards and the Inspection Framework
• Ability to work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a wide variety of people inside and outside the school

Salary: Up to £65K

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• In house training - learning and development team
• 24% employer pension contribution
• Blue light card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid DBS
• 8 weeks annual leave
• Opportunity to work for an established provider

Hampton's Resourcing prides itself on creating opportunities for Social Care Manager's & Consultants to challenge themselves to continually develop their skills and experience. Our aim is to consistently find work for the most talented individuals within Children's and Adults Services across the UK