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Children's Support Service -South is an outstanding pupil referral unit (Ofsted, November 2013).
It is located over several different sites in Basildon, Hadleigh and Harlow in Essex, teaching students who have behavioural, medical, social and psychological problems, aged 5-16.
On retirement of the present Headteacher, the Management Committee invites applications from exceptional leaders to take on this role from September 2015.
We welcome applications from serving headteachers with a proven and successful track record of leadership, or a deputy headteacher who has shown outstanding potential.
We are seeking a Headteacher who
- Meets the new National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers
- Is an experienced, inspiring, creative leader with experience of working with young people with a range of issues, and preferably of working in both mainstream and alternative provision schools
- Is resilient and strong, but sensitive and caring, a proven excellent manager of people, who is able to lead and motivate staff to maintain our Outstanding judgement
- Is able to provide strong, clear, strategic leadership, inspiring staff to deliver outstanding teaching
- Is forward thinking and innovative with the capacity to develop the school on its exciting journey ahead
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment on Wednesday March 11 at 10am, or Wednesday 18 March at 1pm. To arrange a visit please telephone Jayne Bowers (01268 542367) or email Jayne.bowers@css-south.co.uk
Please see the website for further information: www.css-south.co.uk
Please apply online at: www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
Closing date: 25 March 2015, 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 26 March 2015
Interview dates: 23 and 24 April 2015
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.