Headteacher
Orchard Manor School, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SFThis job expired on 28 June 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
28 June 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
17 June 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L25 (£76,141) - L31(£88,187)
Headteacher job summary
The successful applicant should have a strong track record, strive for exceptional standards and aspirations and share Orchard Manor’s vision and values for providing high quality education and residential offer to all pupils. Candidates will need to be an articulate and strong communicator with proven strengths in engaging, inspiring and motivating staff at all levels, and working with local community.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards the broader ambitions and outstanding practice across the Trust.
The new Headteacher will build on an excellent tradition, bringing fresh challenge and energy to lead the school forward in its next phase of development. Key to the success of the school has been a committed and talented team of staff who embrace change and continually challenge their own practice by looking for innovative ways for pupils to achieve their aspirations and play a meaningful role in the community. The new Headteacher must share this ‘can-do’ spirit and model it in their daily practice and leadership.
You must be confident and positive and have the skills to build effective teams and also to be a team player. Above all, you will share the passion and belief that children and young people, their learning and developing their potential are at the heart of all decisions.
The role provides an innovative, exciting opportunity to develop and maximise the potential of Orchard Manor School and an opportunity to work within and help shape the direction and future growth of a strong Multi Academy Trust.
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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About Orchard Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aking@orchard-manor.org
- Phone number
- 01626862363
Orchard Manor School is a residential school that caters for nearly 200 students aged 3-19. We provide education and care for pupils with communication and interaction difficulties, Autistic spectrum conditions and learning needs. Most pupils attend as day pupils, however a proportion benefit from weekly residential placements.
Our provision is from EYFS to post 16 and some pupils travel a fair distance to school each day. The school is set in a 30-acre site with fabulous grounds which enable us to offer and extensive outdoor education including forest school, horticulture area, indoor swimming pool and purpose-built cycle track.
The school is expanding, and we are looking forward to a new building which will provide increased vocational and sporting opportunities for all our pupils. Building work is due to start in July 2021.
Arranging a visit to Orchard Manor School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aking@orchard-manor.org.
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