Headteacher - Newton Valence - Rotherfield

Description

Overview

OPPORTUNITY FOR A KIND AND COMPASSIONATE HEADTEACHER TO LEAD NEWLY REGISTERED INDEPENDENT SEN SCHOOL IN HAMPSHIRE. TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT MY NEW TERM WEBSITE:

We are seeking an ambitious leader who values our community and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping this next phase of growth while remaining closely connected to pupils, families and staff. We are seeking a leader who shares our ambition for every child, understands the importance of developing the whole child, and can inspire a community to grow with confidence, care and purpose. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and excited by the prospect of leading a small, values-driven school while helping to shape a wider educational vision, we warmly encourage you to apply.

Please visit MY NEW TERM WEBSITE for a full brochure and to apply. Link below:

Requirements

Safeguarding

The successful candidate is committed to child protection and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share the same passion and commitment as our mission statement reiterates, supporting the potential to achieve.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children's barred list held by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Amendments to the Exceptions Order , 2020 and 2023) provide that certain convictions and cautions are "protected". These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here Unlock - Filtering Guidance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.