Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership Scale L19 – L25

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • A strong track record in leading SEND education, with a deep understanding of best practices in special education.
  • The ability to articulate and drive a clear vision for excellence.
  • Exceptional people skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build strong relationships.
  • A commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, and pupil-centred learning

What the school offers its staff

  • The opportunity to shape the future of a thriving special school within a supportive and growing Multi Academy Trust.
  • Unparalleled professional development and leadership training.
  • A dedicated and passionate team of staff committed to making a difference.
  • Most importantly, the privilege of working with fantastic pupils who inspire us every day.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk

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Additional documents

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About Bardwell School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
113 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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Bardwell School is a community special school for children aged 2 – 19 years with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has 105 pupils on roll, following recent expansion of the school buildings.

We are passionate about students at Bardwell having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The staff team is committed to very high standards in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education. The school is values led, with every decision underpinned by its principles and values. These values include a positive reinforcement approach to behaviour management and a non-label led, individualised approach to planning and delivering learning for all students.

Bardwell School is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Multi Academy Trust, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county. With six academies currently in the Trust, our aim is to build a community of eight to ten special schools over the next five years.

Arranging a visit to Bardwell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email application@thegallerytrust.co.uk.

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