Headteacher

Headteacher, Northamptonshire

Wren Spinney is an outstanding Community Special School meeting the educational needs of up to 60 pupils with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Autism, Visual Impairment, and Multi-Sensory Impairment from 11-18+ years of age. All our pupils have Statements of Special Educational Needs and admission is via the Northamptonshire Education Authority.

Due to the retirement of the current head teacher, the Governing Body are seeking an experienced, inspirational leader with clear vision and practical experience of working with children with special educational needs. The successful applicant will be expected to build upon the successes already achieved, lead our school and simultaneously oversee the development of our award winning off-site work related provision.

In return we offer the opportunity to take on the leadership of one of the top schools in the region with an extremely effective and high quality staff team who show great dedication and commitment to the school.

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Debbie Withers, Head Teacher, on 01536 481 939.

Please use the online application pack and return all completed applications with a covering letter addressing the person specification to the Chair of Governors, Anja Sacke (asacke@wrenspinney.co.uk).

Closing date for completed applications: 24th April 2014 at 12 noon
Interview dates: 15th and 16th May 2014.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.)

WREN SPINNEY COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
http://www.wrenspinney.northants.sch.uk/