Headteacher

NoR: 134 (EYFS – Post 16)

Headteacher required for 1 January, 2017 (or 18 April, 2017)

Following the retirement of our headteacher, the governors of this special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties are seeking to appoint a successor who has the passion, drive and vision to work with the whole community to take this school forward to its next stage of development.

St Giles Special School is beautifully situated in the market town of Retford and provides an exceptional opportunity for someone to work at the cutting edge of developments in the field of special education. The school is well-established in the area and was relocated to a new purpose-built facility in 2008.

As our new headteacher, you will:

• Be reflective, well-motivated, approachable, have high personal expectations and a clear vision for the future of the school.

• Be an inspirational leader, team manager and team player.

• Be appropriately qualified and experienced in working with children and young people with a broad range of complex needs and abilities.

• Have high expectations of positive outcomes for our young people.

• Be able to motivate and inspire our staff to promote learning to a high standard.

• Have the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, governors, external agencies and the community.

Our school has:

• Children and young people with a wide range of complex needs and abilities.

• Supportive parents who have a high regard for the school.

• Committed, enthusiastic, caring and friendly staff.

• A recent good Ofsted with outstanding features.

• A knowledgeable and supportive team of dedicated governors.

If this is you, and you are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not re-apply.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please contact Lesley Bacon (School Administrator), at the school (01777 703683) to make an appointment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from Mrs J Wilson, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 2TB. Telephone number 0115 8040721 or email: jag.wilson@nottscc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday, 9 September, 2016. Shortlisting will take place on Monday, 12 September, 2016 and interviews will take place on Wednesday, 28 September and Thursday, 29 September, 2016.