Head of School - Ashington, United Kingdom - GUST Independent School

GUST Independent School

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Ashington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Head of School

The Board of Trustees at GUST Independent School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of School, due to retirement.

We are a small independent special school (40 pupils), recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, offering children and young people (6-17 years old) with a diverse range of additional needs, the opportunity to learn in a supportive, safe and caring environment, in a way that works for them, as individuals.

We are keen to appoint an inspirational Head of School and dynamic leader with a proven track record of school improvement and inspirational leadership to take the school to the next stage of its development and beyond.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead a strong, passionate team of people who are fully committed to our ethos and aspirations.

GUST independent school is an inclusive school, in which students are supported to thrive and succeed.

The post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual who has demonstrated that they;
- are an inspirational teacher and leader
- have a track record of raising achievement
- have vision, enthusiasm and creativity
- can lead by example and work as part of a thriving school
- can inspire, motivate and develop others

The success of our school is built on the foundation of strong relationships and an ethos of support and care that underpins all that we do.

The successful applicant will demonstrate such values and make an outstanding contribution to our school community.

If you think this role sounds interesting we would love to hear from you.

It is desirable that you have experience of this role, however we are interested in speaking to anyone who believes they have sufficient transferable skills, experience and knowledge to fulfil the role as on-going training will be provided.

A competitive salary will be discussed depending on experience.

You will be familiar with the content of the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education policy (KCSIE).

This school and the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement.

Pay:
£40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

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