Headteacher - New Specialist Autism School

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Liverpool

<br>£85,000 per annum + Bonus

<br>REQUIREMENTS

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<b>It is essential that all applicants must :</b><br>

Be a Headteacher who has experience leading specialist schools.

<br>Have a strong track record of 'good' or 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection ratings.

<br>Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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<b>It would be desirable that applicants:</b><br>

Have experience opening a new school.

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THE ROLE

<br>Compass Associates have partnered exclusively with a national provider of specialist schools and children's homes to find a Headteacher for their new state-of-the-art specialist school for children with autism and associated needs. The successful candidate they will develop the school (to open January 2024) from the ground up; they will work with stakeholders to recruit and lead a strong staff team, introduce a new curriculum as well as appropriate policies and procedures, effectively manage the school's finances and referrals, and enable the best possible outcomes for pupils.

<br>The Headteacher will receive significant backing and support from the hiring organisation; support services - notably the recruitment team, human resources, and the finance team are all on-hand to assist in the opening of this school. Furthermore, this position will report in to the Regional Director, who is a veteran of the sector and can offer guidance if needed.

<br>THE CANDIDATE

<br>The employer is seeking applicants who are experienced Headteachers in the specialist sector who have a firm grasp of the current Ofsted framework, accompanied by a history of 'good' or 'outstanding' ratings. As a Headteacher in the specialist education sector, you will have developed a deep and nuanced understanding of autism and associated needs, and how to best support and educate children with these needs. As this role involves setting up a new school It is also essential that you hold QTS.

<br>INTERVIEW PROCESS

<br>An informal call with the Managing Director.

<br>A formal interview with two Regional Directors.

<br>A formal interview with the Managing Director.

<br>TO APPLY

<br>Please contact Rory Birch on 0161 6676558 or alternatively email rbirch@compassltd.co.uk

<br>Compass Associates are acting as a recruitment consultancy in relation to this vacancy.

<br>RECOMMENDATIONS

<br>Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.