Headteacher

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a creative and visionary leader with exceptional skills to develop high quality alternative provision in West Suffolk through an unrelenting focus on school improvement.

Operating on sites in Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, Kingsfield PRU caters for students at Key Stages 2 to 4.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• raise aspirations and secure excellent academic progress
• develop an innovative and cost-effective curriculum which breaks down barriers and maximises learning
• create a safe environment where learners can re-engage with high quality education and achieve their potential
• rationalise the three-site provision to ensure coherence and equality of opportunity.

Although you will be working in challenging circumstances (Kingsfield was placed in special measures in February 2015), we can offer you:

• leadership of a team eager and willing to embrace change and innovation
• the support and expertise of independent consultants
• a genuine opportunity to shape the direction of specialist provision within the area
• excellent CPD opportunities to work in partnership with outstanding leaders in successful schools.

Visits to the PRU are welcomed. Please telephone (01449) 613931 to make an appointment.

For further details and an application pack please email the Headteacher Recruitment team at headships@suffolk.gov.uk or telephone (01473) 263957.

Closing date: midday, 5 May 2015.
Interview dates: 13 and 14 May 2015.

All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

KINGSFIELD PRU,
Chilton Way,
Stowmarket,
Suffolk, IP14 1SZ.

Roll: 60