Special School Headteacher

Applications are invited from a committed, highly motivated and inspirational individual with a proven track record of successful leadership.

The school was inspected in June 2014 as a school which requires improvement, however good progress has been made to date. This role will present exciting and challenging opportunities for the new Headteacher.

The school currently provides for children and young people from 2 ½ to 19 years, including a nursery assessment unit. All pupils have a range of special educational needs, including physical, medical, sensory and learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• develop and maintain high standards in leadership and management 
• promote excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils 
• inspire, challenge and enthuse the staff team 
• sustain our commitment to working positively with parent/carers
• creatively promote partnerships and collaborative multi agency working

In return we can offer:

• an exciting professional development opportunity
• enthusiastic, engaging pupils who enjoy learning
• a dedicated and experienced staff team
• a tailored support and development package
• highly supportive parents/carers and committed governors
• an on site therapy base, nursing team and hydrotherapy pool

Visits to the school by interested applicants will be warmly welcomed and appointments should be made directly with the school.  Please contact the school office on Tel (0191) 643 2590.

For an application pack, please contact:  Recruitment & Safeguarding Team, Employee Services 0191 643 5074, or 0191 643 5058 or e-mail HR.Recruitment&Safeguarding@northtyneside.gov.uk or you can download it directly from the TES website.

Ref:  DE290/14

Closing date: Friday 10th October 2014 - Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd October 2014

Woodlawn School is committed to safeguarding and protection of its pupils. The successful candidate will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

NOR: 105 (including Sixth Form - as at September 2014)