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Headteacher - Full-time

Caldecott Foundation School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7003-73L
  • Posted:02/04/2019
  • Pay:L29 Dependng on Experience
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:25/04/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The Caldecott Foundation’s Board of Trustees is looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher for the Caldecott School, a non-maintained special school for children with SEN, ASD and SEMH needs.
Leading the way in therapeutic care and education, the Caldecott Foundation helps disadvantaged young people to overcome the challenges of their past, believing that, with the right care and support, every child can build a positive future. The Caldecott Foundation has five Outstanding children’s homes and its Fostering service is also rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
At the Caldecott School, a creative curriculum including vocational courses together with a wide range of extra-curricular activities strengthen the social and emotional development of young people, as well as their academic progress. The school’s Therapy team work collaboratively and seamlessly with teaching and support staff to improve our pupils’ mental health & wellbeing.
We are seeking an innovative and determined individual to continue to drive forward these developments, building on the success of the Caldecott School’s current plans in facilitating young people to achieve positive outcomes in education and across all areas of their lives.
Responsible for all primary and secondary education, and holding the NPQH desirable, as the successful Head Teacher candidate and in addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities inherent in Headship, you will be able to demonstrate:
 A strong track record of transformative senior leadership and extensive experience in supporting students with SEN, preferably those with SEMH needs, ASD and speech and language difficulties;
 The passion, clarity of vision and strategic capabilities to shape the future of a provision that’s leading the way in therapeutic education;
 A clear understanding of what it takes to achieve an Outstanding from Ofsted and what is needed to support all students to make exceptional levels of progress;
 The skills and ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, carers, commissioners and colleagues from across the organisation;
 Experience of delivering a broad and balanced curriculum programme;
 Dedication to the professional development and progression of your staff team;
In return for the above we will offer you the opportunity to work within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team and access new opportunities for professional development, as well as an excellent remuneration package. For more information and a full job description, please visit the Caldecott Foundation’s website www.thecaldecottfoundation.co.uk
Strong candidates will be contacted prior to shortlisting for a meet and greet at the school.
 

Information about the school

Caldecott School is a non-maintained special school catering for up to 64 young people across Key Stages 1-4. We are a therapeutic school specialising in supporting the educational and emotional needs of students who have experienced trauma, and/or have a diagnosis of Autism and/or other neurodevelopmental and psychological problems aged 5 – 16.

Our team of teachers and Therapists work closely together to deliver a therapy informed curriculum within a safe, stimulating, personalised and nurturing learning environment. We strongly believe that children and young people can learn and move forward in their educational journey when their emotional, social, and cognitive needs are appropriately supported.

Caldecott School is set in a 24 acre site near Ashford, Kent and offers an exciting curriculum which is individualised to meet the needs of our students and includes Forest School, outdoor learning and a number of vocational courses - catering, construction, land based studies and hairdressing. Our holistic approach is underpinned by our Relational Model and has a therapeutic approach at its core designed to build trusting supportive relationships and address barriers to learning so that all of our students can achieve their full potential.

Our school is part of the Caldecott Foundation which is a well established charity that also provides residential care and fostering services. We have an exceptional track record delivering the highest quality of care and education and Ofsted agree having rated 8 out of our 10 services as ‘Outstanding’ as of May 2022. Caldecott School is currently rated ‘Good’.

It is an exciting time to join our team as we continue our plans to increase the number of students that we support as well as develop new courses and experiences for our students including a town farm where students can study animal husbandry.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.