Compass Community Schools are an established community of schools passionately supporting the therapeutic education of pupils with a wide range of special educational needs.
We are looking for an experienced and aspirational Executive Headteacher to join our enthusiastic and welcoming team. You will need to be an inspiring and nurturing Headteacher who can lead our new school in Milton Keynes, which is set to open in Easter 2025. At this school, you will have responsibility for the education of 90 pupils aged 7-17. This is a very exciting opportunity to open a new school.
The Executive Headteacher will play a central role in driving continual improvement by inspiring and supporting their schools to be excellent learning environments. The Executive Headteacher will need to be passionate about supporting pupils to be the best that they can be and highly aspirational. You will lead your teams to provide all opportunities possible to enable vulnerable and complex pupils to gain qualifications and become successful adults.
The successfully appointed Executive Headteacher will be supported by a wider community of highly dedicated professionals and the central leadership team whose practice is always child centred. The role will report to the Director team.
The Executive Headteacher will be resilient, ambitious, with a deep desire to drive and sustain improvement. They will thrive under pressure, be solution focused and reflective. They will share the Compass Community Schools vision to create exceptional schools improving lives through the power of learning.
We will offer you:
- £62,500 plus an additional performance related pay of up to £6,000 per annum.
- A supportive working environment where pupils are at the centre of our decision making.
- You will be supported by a wider team who aim to support work life balance.
- You will work with some incredible pupils and have opportunities to genuinely change lives.
- A competitive salary, terms and conditions.
- Excellent CPD opportunities including therapeutic training.
- A comprehensive induction and leadership induction programme.
- A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits.
- We welcome applications from experienced Headteachers from either primary, secondary, or special educational backgrounds.
Key Dates
Closing date: Friday 11th October.
Interviews: w/c 17th October.
Ideal start date: January, but we are willing to wait for the right person.
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.
All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people
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