Headteacher – Pupil Referral Unit

The cross phase Pupil Referral Unit currently provides full time educational provision for approximately 120 children who have been permanently excluded from school.

We are seeking to appoint a visionary and dynamic leader who can work collaboratively with schools to promote inclusion and maximise opportunities for children and young people to achieve their full potential. You will have a very clear understanding of the barriers children and young people face in terms of learning, resilience and relationships and how they can be addressed. Your aspirations for children and young people will be high and you will be committed to establishing high quality alternative education that promotes personalised pathways for children and young people.

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Irene Lavelle by e-mail Irene.lavelle@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 265 801.

The Management Committee is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

CAS and Durham County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if essential job criteria are met.

Apply by midnight on Friday 20 March 2015.
Interviews will be held week commencing 13 April 2015 (interviews may be held over two days). Final date(s) to be confirmed.

Application process:
Application forms and information pack are available from and returnable to Laura Metcalfe (laura.metcalfe@durham.gov.uk) or Verna Cox (verna.cox@durham.gov.uk) (telephone: 03000 267 800) at SEND & Inclusion Service, Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Ferryhill, County Durham DL17 8AN.

Application forms to be returned to Laura Metcalfe or Verna Cox by midnight on Friday 20 March 2015.

Location Address:
SEND & Inclusion Service
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Ferryhill
Co. Durham County Council DL17 8AN
Telephone: 03000 267 800
Fax: 01740 657792