Head Teacher

Substantive start: Monday 17th August 2015

To lead our Horizon Trinity School in Loughborough

We wish to appoint a Head Teacher for our Loughborough School for the start of 2015/16 academic year. Our school is a Key stage 2, 3 and 4 independent special school for 28 pupils with emotional, social, challenging behavior and complex needs and operates across two sites, primary and secondary.

Horizon's approach focuses on positive behaviour change and successful behaviour management; all underpinned by outcome- based measurement; delivered by professionally supported staff trained to understand the psychological reasons for a young person's behaviour and implement life changing interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our successful school portfolio and we are looking for an experienced, motivational and inspiring leader to take over the leadership of the current school staff and pupils and lead the development of the school.

Minimum requirements:

• Hold or be willing to achieve National Professional Qualification for Headship
• Have proven leadership qualities with knowledge and experience in a relevant context
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience
• Have the energy passion and drive to raise educational standards and achieve the best for all pupils, staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work with and understand the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Have initiative, vision, excellent planning and organisational skills
• Have up to date knowledge and understanding of developments in the National Curriculum at Key stages 2,3 and 4
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the Independent School Standards and to Ofsted requirements of the sector

There is an expectation that there will initially be a teaching commitment with this role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you feel you would like to apply for this role and meet the minimum requirements please apply by completing an application form and include a covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role to: Adrian Evans, Director of Education c/o Jo Dawes in HR, Horizon Care and Education Group, Venture House, 12 prospect Park, Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 0LG or by email to: Jo.Dawes@horizoncare.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st May 2015
Interviews: Cannock Venue: Thursday 14th May 2015

'Working with Children to understand, manage and change behavior'