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School Principal

Rugeley School

Staffordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 October 2014

Job overview

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Top Quality Leader Required for the post of School Principal at the Rugeley School  Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 3JQ

Relocation allowance payable where appropriate

Priory Group is one of Europe's leading independent providers of mental health, specialist education, autism and learning disability and older people's services. Across the group of companies we place great emphasis on the quality of our services. We are committed to proactively driving improvements to ensure quality is at the heart of everything we do.

As a result of the retirement of the School Principal we are seeking to appoint a high quality education leader to lead the school into a new phase in its development. The school and homes are rated Good by Ofsted.

Rugeley provides day education and residential care for up to 52 weeks of the year for 48 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 who have Autisim, learning difficulties and complex needs including challenging behaviour. Outcomes for young people in school and in the homes are good.

Rugeley is a purpose built school with a mix of residential accommodation off site. There are 2 high quality detached houses on site and another larger property in the local community.

The successful applicant will continue to provide and extend the range of services and will have  many opportunities to develop and further improve the school and so that they provide the services that parents and local authorities require for their children.

We require a skilled leader and manager who has had substantial experience in both  Autism and in working with young people with challenging behaviour.

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Places high quality outcomes at the heart of everything in the school and residential homes.
  • Has a background in special needs including perhaps a higher qualification
  • Is committed to quality improvements and is adept at using data to monitor and review success across all aspects of the school and home
  • Understands the importance of providing flexible and personalised packages to meet the needs of every young person
  • Has strong communication skills both orally and in writing
  • Has successful experience of working in partnership with local authorities, parents and other stakeholders
  • Is experienced in managing  staff and challenging them to achieve the highest quality
  • Has good commercial understanding with experience in managing a budget and able to lead the strategic development of your service

In return you will benefit from:

  • A happy school with a most positive ethos
  • A well-resourced school and residential homes
  • Support from experienced Regional Managers who line manage the childrens home managers and Operations Directors
  • Excellent networking opportunities within the group which is made up of 30 schools and colleges
  • Regular opportunities to reflect on wider professional issues with colleagues in similar schools
  • A clear structure above school principal level offering opportunities for career development
  • A generous package which includes a bonus for meeting quality and commercial targets

Priory Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure For more details please contact Karen Sheldon (karensheldon@priorygroup.com or 01483 899132).  Informal visits to the school are welcome and are expected prior to interview.

Completed application forms, a CV and a supporting statement of maximum 2 sides of A4 must be submitted by the closing date of 17th October 2014. Shortlisting will take place w/c 20th October. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd November.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/vacancies/1380/TES/principal/ 

About Rugeley School

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  • Rugeley School
  • Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley
  • Staffordshire
  • WS15 3JQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1889 504400

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Rugeley School is a specialist residential school for young people aged five to 19 with autism and moderate to severe learning difficulties. The school provides a modern setting in which students can achieve an enhanced degree of emotional stability through an active approach to learning. This approach helps reduce anxiety levels and enables full access to the curriculum. Students are able to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem, dignity and independence.

Rugeley School offers a warm and welcoming environment and there is a clear structure and routine in place to provide consistency for all of our young people.

Services offered:

  • A modern school setting
  • A 40 week education and up to 52 week care programme
  • A 24 hour curriculum
  • An active physical approach to learning
  • Small class teaching groups
  • Specialist teachers in key subjects
  • A high staffing ratio
  • Two speech and language therapists
  • Focus on the development of independent skills
  • A key worker system within the residential setting
  • Access to occupational therapy as required
  • Access to a Consultant Paediatrician as required

Placements are long term and for up to 52 weeks of the year depending on individual need. All of the young people referred to the school will have a Statement of Special Educational Need. Rugeley School can provide places for up to 48 students.

Environment and facilities

Rugeley School is a purpose-built facility in the heart of Staffordshire close to Rugeley, Lichfield and picturesque Cannock Chase. Access is easily gained from the Midland motorway network.

The school has two residential sites which can accommodate up to 36 young people in six houses, each with its own separate entrance. All accommodation is designed to be comfortable and homely reflecting domestic style living with modern furniture. Bedrooms are available for single occupancy, all with en-suite facilities and young people are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms to reflect individual preference. Our young people are allocated in houses according to gender, age and appropriate mix of individuals. Houses with six children provide a minimum of three staff on duty at any one time.

Classrooms are spacious and modern with specialist facilities for music, art and food technology. There is a library and ICT suite, a large gymnasium and a swimming pool.

Outcomes and achievements

Students will achieve an enhanced degree of emotional stability through an active approach to learning, which reduces anxiety levels and enables them to access the curriculum. They are able to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem, dignity and independence.

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