Headteacher

EXHALL GRANGE SPECIALIST SCHOOL

Are you an inspirational leader who is passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils regardless of ability or additional need?

Our current Headteacher is retiring at the end of the Summer term after 11 years of dedicated and inspirational leadership. We are therefore looking to appoint a strong, dynamic and highly effective Headteacher to start September 2022.

About the school

Exhall Grange Specialist School is a Warwickshire maintained county-wide specialist provision for pupils aged between 4 and 19 situated on the outskirts of Coventry. The school meets the needs of pupils who are unable to access the curriculum in a mainstream school owing to their sensory impairment or physical disabilities, the impact of long-term illness or social communication difficulties including autism.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced and effective leader who is committed to collaborative working. You will have a passion for recognising potential in children with complex needs and creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment where they can be their best selves. You will have excellent knowledge of the Ofsted Framework, be fully conversant with inspection requirements, and be well informed on all relevant legislation including the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years and the various associated Regulations.

You must have a proven track record of raising the expectations and achievements of your pupils and your staff, with a passion for driving aspiration and vision within a school.

You must have experience of involvement and collaborative working with agencies and organisations outside your school which influence the school’s operation and strategic direction.

You must have Qualified Teacher Status [QTS]. Applications from those holding the National Professional Qualification for Headship [NPQH] are encouraged but this is not a requirement for the post.

The post holder will lead and inspire the school leadership team, recognise and develop individual talents in your staff and ensure an effective and resilient organisational structure.

They will work closely with School Governors and the Warwickshire Local Authority to deliver a Strategic Plan that is always responsive to changing Special Educational needs, actively promotes the continuing improvement of the educational and therapeutic provision and maintains the ‘Can do’ and caring ethos of Exhall Grange Specialist School.

This is a challenging, rewarding and exciting opportunity within a well-established Specialist School.

Application and interview process

To apply, please click on the link to WM Jobs below and complete an application form, an equality form and cover letter supporting your application, with full details of how you fulfil the job description and person specification and send it electronically to juliekendall@warwickshire.gov.uk All applications will be acknowledged.

Link to WM Jobs

You may also wish to visit our website: www.exhallgrange.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd May 2022

First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022. Shortlisted candidates should expect to be with us all day. Final stage interviews to be held on Thursday 26th May 2022 and shortlisted candidates should expect to be with us all day. The format of the interview(s) will be shared with shortlisted candidates nearer the time.

Reasonable interview travelling and other expenses will be paid to unsuccessful candidates.

Exhall Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to establishing and maintaining a culture of safeguarding children.

All offers of employment are conditional on and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.