Head of School (operational)
- Employer: Newham Council
- Salary: Leadership Scale 13-16
- Location: Newham Virtual School
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 27/09/2018 at 00:59
- Reference: LBN/18/75040
Head of School (operational) Newham Virtual School for looked after children and care leavers
To start in November 2018 or as soon thereafter as possible
Salary Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Leadership scale 13-16
Children are at the core of the Council’s vision and strategy, with the well-being of the children in its care taking top priority.
We currently have vacancy for an experienced leader to complete our multi-disciplinary team as Head of School. We are looking for an experienced teacher with secondary experience who also has experience of leading the operational activity of a Virtual School. This post is permanent under teachers’ pay and conditions.
You will have:
- QTS and 5 years’ experience of teaching children with complex and special needs in a secondary school or equivalent
- At least 3 years’ experience of working in a Virtual Schoo
- Experience of managing a team of professionals
- Up to date knowledge of the SEND framework
- The ability to deliver training programmes and events to other professionals
- Good understanding of the issues facing children in care and experience of implementing strategies to improve outcomes
- A firm commitment to inclusive education
- Flexibility to work across age groups
- The willingness to travel for work purposes
If you join us we can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children in are
- The opportunity to lead the operational work of the school; reporting to the Executive Head
- The opportunity to develop skills and contribute to policy development across disciplines
- Professional development and supervision
The post is subject to an enhance DBS check
Application form and further details please apply online via NPW-Jobsgopublic.
For general enquiries please email val.naylor@newham.gov.uk
Closing date is 26th September 2018
Newham and its partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.
How to apply
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.