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This job expired on 31 January 2025

  • Closing date

    31 January 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L31 - L38

Headteacher job summary

The school works closely with all stakeholders who all share a clear vision for the school, at the heart of our vision is ‘Belonging’, The Redway School is a place where ‘Everyone can Belong’. The Redway School’s greatest resource is its staff. We have a team of dedicated professionals, which includes teachers, teaching assistants and therapists, who work holistically to ensure all pupils can achieve the best possible outcomes. All pupils at the school have an EHCP. Our curriculum has been carefully created to meet the specific needs of our pupils, it both stimulates and challenges. You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs.

We are seeking a headteacher who has:

Wide and recent experience with working with children with complex SEND (PMLD) and their families

Proven substantial leadership experience

Can promote the vision of ‘belonging’ for the future development of the school to continue to develop our school into a centre of excellence in special education

The skills to lead, motivate and inspire by being a visible leader

A proven commitment to school through a collaborative approach, including working with other schools, the Governing Body and the Local Authority to support school improvement

A creative, clear and thoughtful approach to successfully delivering the school’s priorities

A flexible, pragmatic and positive approach to managing change We will offer:

The opportunity to work with our brilliant young people and staff

A range of specialist resources, including a hydrotherapy pool, gym and sensory rooms

The opportunity to be part of leading The Redway school in securing the next phase of its future

Opportunities for high quality support and professional development

A supportive and committed governing body

For the right candidate, starting salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

The Redway School, Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes MK6 4HG

Web Site: http://www.theredway.net

Charity Number 1063901

If you are interested in this post, we would welcome a visit from you on either Friday 17 January 10.00-12.00, Monday 20 January 12.30-2.30 or Thursday 23 January 10.00-12.00. Please contact our School Business Manager, Hollie Russell on 01908 206412 or email hollie.russell@theredway.net to arrange.

Please contact email HTRecruitment@Milton-keynes.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 31 January 2025

Interview: Monday 24 February 2025

Start Date: September 2025

The Redway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement that all staff share and follow this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff working at the school and any offer of a job at the school is dependent upon references. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. It is a requirement that all new staff complete the online Safeguarding Training and online epilepsy training before commencing their roles at the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Redway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check along with further vetting checks including references will be taken. The school may also carry out an online search including social media.

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About The Redway School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
179 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
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Redway is an extra special school within Milton Keynes

The Redway School is maintained by Milton Keynes LA (Local Authority) catering for children between the ages of 2 – 19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, including complex medical conditions, profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and those with an autistic spectrum condition.

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