Head of School

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  2 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L26 to L30

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher status
• Existing substantive member of a senior leadership team
• Successful experience at Senior Leadership level within a special school as either Assistant Head teacher or Deputy Head teacher level
• Experience of working successfully and co-operatively as a member of a team in a school
• Experience of managing the requirements of the SEN Code of Practice
• Experience of the successful management of change
• Experience of successfully raising pupil achievement

What the school offers its staff

This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last four inspections.

The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

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

New Federation - The Oaks HoS Person Specification.doc - 53.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of School job advert 60923 1.docx - 28.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Info about the school - The Oaks.doc - 30.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of School job description.docx - 20.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Oaks Secondary School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Oaks Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01388 827380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school (opens in new tab)

The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last three inspections. The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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