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Are you a remarkable leader that wants more?
More opportunity to inspire our children the inspiration to choose a REMARKABLE LIFE.
Executive Principal - Columbus School & College and Pioneer School
Combined NOR: 410
Combined age range: 3-19
Columbus School & College is situated in Chelmsford and Pioneer School is located in Basildon. We are part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. Which is where you come in.
Graded as 'outstanding' by Ofsted, Columbus is a leading all-age special school for children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties.
Pioneer School is an 'outstanding' by Ofsted, purpose built mixed, day special school designated for children and young people aged 3 - 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.
This is not a job for just anyone. You will be responsible for both schools, and with the support of the exceptional leadership team at Trust level, we are looking for someone who can lead two high-performing schools to new heights. You will inspire colleagues to achieve even more for our children & young people and their families and be able to demonstrate a successful track record as a senior leader in a special school designated for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. You will lead the Heads of both sites to inspire each and every child to live a remarkable life.
You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country - one where you have more opportunities to forge your own path, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements.
Find out more by looking at our online advert on Tes or calling Tanya Bentham, Head of Talent on 0203 947 5689 or email: recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.
Join us to be part of something special and inspire their remarkable.
Closing date: Monday 2 March 2020
Interview date: Friday 20 March 2020 (Columbus School & College and Pioneer School) and Tuesday 24 March 2020 (London).
Information about the School
We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.
With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.
The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.
Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.
In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.
Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans. We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.
Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '