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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    21 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L33-L39

What skills and experience we're looking for

A rare opportunity has arisen to become the next Executive Headteacher of The Federation of Heathfield and St Francis Special Schools.

The Governing Body are seeking a committed, enthusiastic leader with the passion and motivation to build on the schools’ excellent legacy, bringing fresh perspective, innovation and clear vision to lead The Federation into its next phase of growth and development.

An empathetic leader with extensive communication skills is required to work alongside a strong senior leadership team and committed governing body.The inspirational individual will need to demonstrate high quality leadership, to further develop the inclusive learning opportunities that celebrates our community members in our beautiful and well-equipped sites.

What the school offers its staff

For the right candidate, we can offer:

  • Two welcoming, well established and vibrant schools
  • Schools where pupils enjoy their education and thrive on their opportunities and achievements
  • An experienced staff team, committed to giving pupils the best opportunities
  • A highly supportive and committed Governing Body
  • Appropriate opportunities for continuing professional development

If you are this person then we urge you to apply and support our Federation into its next phase of success.

Further details about the role

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. An open day will be held on 11th February 2025 with visits between 10 – 11am and 1.30 – 2.30pm. Please contact the school reception to arrange on 01329 512804. If you are unable to attend these but would still like to visit, please contact the Chair of Governors:

Please find attached the Executive Headteacher information pack and application form.

Selection Procedure

The shortlist will be drawn up and the selection process will take place during the week beginning 24th February 2025. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview.


Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Heathfield Special School

School type
Special school, ages 3 to 11
School size
130 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01329512804

Arranging a visit to Heathfield Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email v.thompson@heathfield.hants.sch.uk.

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