Headteacher

Group 3 ISR 17-24

Following the retirement of our current much admired and successful Headteacher the Governing Body of Gilbrook Special Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and inspirational leader with the ambition and vision to maintain our current outstanding Ofsted Judgement, build on our continued success and further develop the school.

The inspectors stated that:-

• Gilbrook makes an enormous positive difference to the lives of its pupils
• Pupils are unanimous in stating that Gilbrook is the best school ever
• Parents have nothing but praise for the school.

As a maintained special school, Gilbrook caters for primary age children with a range of needs impacting upon their behaviour. The school specialises in providing a structured learning environment which meets the needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, ADHD, autism, speech, language and communication difficulties.

Our new leader must be able to evidence excellent leadership skills which can be used to build on our schools long established reputation for excellence.

In return we can offer:

• A challenging and exciting role
• An extremely strong community of pupils, families and external partners
• A dedicated staff team
• A committed governing body
• A partnership with the Local Authority to support inclusion.
• Opportunity to build strong relationships in often the most difficult circumstances.

The post currently includes an innovative and unique responsibility for the leadership and management of a behaviour support service. There is an additional allowance paid for this.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Thursday 2 July 2015 at 9.00am. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Application forms and further details are available from the Director of Children and Young People,
School Improvement Team,
Birkenhead Town Hall,
Hamilton Street, 
Birkenhead, 
Wirral
CH41 5BR.
Telephone 0151 666 5204.

Application forms and supporting letters should be returned to the Director of Children and Young People marked for the attention of Mrs P Rowlands.

Closing date: 12th June 2015 - 12 noon
Date of Interview: 3rd July 2015

The school is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.”

All council vacancies are available at www.wirral.gov.uk

Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, 
Woodchurch,
Wirral
CH49 8HE
0151 522 3900
NOR 55