Vacancy

Employment type: Full-timeSalary: £75,331 - £85,146 (L20-L25)
Close date:19th July 2024 at Midday.
Date of Interviews: 9th and 10th September
Position start date: January 2025

Are you a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about education and supporting both children and staff? 

The Governors at The Orchard School are looking for an inspirational Headteacher to join our wonderful staff from January 2025.  We are looking to appoint someone with outstanding SEND leadership experience and an inspirational approach in supporting both children and staff. The Orchard School is an innovative school in Canterbury, catering to the needs of just over 100 SEMH pupils. Catering for needs of pupils from Key Stages 2-4, we believe it is vital to make our young people feel safe, valued and inspired in a nurturing environment.

Our Headteacher will be responsible for the organisation, leadership & management and running of our inclusive school. They will ensure the achievement of the best possible educational standards and outcomes for the pupils by helping each pupil develop the skills necessary to cope with life in school,beyond school in society, college and the workplace. Whilst promoting the safeguarding of our children, our headteacher will also raise and promote the profile, ethos and values of the Orchard School in the wider community.

What our children want to see in a new Headteacher
We spoke to our school council and asked them what they thought would be important in a new headteacher. This is what they said:

We can offer you: 

• A supportive team of Governors passionate about moving the school forward towards ‘Outstanding’.
• An experienced and supportive team of staff who have the children at the heart of their work and who are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.
• A fun, compassionate environment providing high levels of pastoral care as well as academic support for children with SEMH needs.
• The opportunity be instrumental in the consultation and potential development of a new MAT of Kent Special Schools.
• Fantastic foundations to continue the schools’ development.
  

Who are we looking for? 

• An experienced SEN practitioner with proven senior leadership and managerial experiences within a special school.
• An inspiring leader with outstanding teaching skills who has experience of successfully motivating and coaching staff to continually develop their skills.
• Someone who can challenge, influence and motivate staff, students and others to carry the school vision forward.
• A proactive and forward thinking individual who is passionate about educational developments and emerging trends.
• A passion to enable the pupils of The Orchard School to become effective, enthusiastic and independent learners.

The governing body is committed to the professional development and the well-being of all staff in the school and particularly the Headteacher.