Head teacher, SEMH Special School, Southampton

Vermont School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2023

Job details

Job role: View all Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacherjobs
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: View all Full timejobs - Full time teaching post
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L18 - L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

Vermont School offers an inclusive education to young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. As a special school for primary aged children who experience challenging behaviour, our ethos is that our children, parents and staff are all part of the Vermont family that Belongs, Believes and Achieves together.

Due to the planned retirement of our Headteacher, the governors, staff and children are looking for an inspirational, visionary leader, with the ambition to lead our school from Good to Outstanding.

Vermont, in partnership with home and the wider community, is committed to provide exciting, challenging and high-quality teaching and learning within a happy, caring and supportive environment. Here children are encouraged to respect and value themselves, celebrate their achievements and to nurture an independent spirit for their future. We are a partner school of the Aspire Community Trust and there is an opportunity for our new Headteacher to manage the potential expansion of our wonderful school.Strong candidates will possess the following:

a clarity of vision and purpose
the ability to inspire and motivate the whole school community
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
deep empathy for the young people with a range of complex SEMH needs and difficulties
a bold and challenging approach to making changes
the ability to rise to the challenge of supporting and encouraging the development of our children’s social, emotional and mental health while maintaining and enhancing educational standards.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

● the opportunity to work with wonderful young people and their parents and make a significant difference to their lives.

● the ‘Vermont Family’ who support you and each other while giving their best for our children.

● a committed and strongly supportive governing body.

● a positive and creative environment.

This is a challenging role for a talented leader dedicated to Vermont’s long-term success. It is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to our young people’s lives.

In addition, you’ll be working and living in one of the best locations in the South, as our school is based in Southampton, a major cruise and container port city on the south coast close to the New Forest National Park and major tourist attractions, with excellent air, road and rail connections. The city hoststwo Universities with a combined student population of 40,000 as well as a broad range of colleges and state run schools.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school, preferably during the school day, are welcome. Please contact the office to arrange this so we can organise some of our Gold Band children to show you around.

To arrange a visit please contact the School Office.

Tel: 02380 767988 or email: info@vermontschool.co.uk

Closing date: 20th February 2023, 12pm.

Completed application forms need to be sent to

info@vermontschool.co.uk

Interviews: 6th and 7th March 2023