Head of Education

Potterspury Lodge School

Towcester, Northamptonshire 

Up to £55,000 per annum DOE

37.5 hours per week

Potterspury Lodge School is an Ofsted registered independent specialist school offering 38 week, term time education for students aged 8 – 16 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

The purpose of the school is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Core Purpose of the Head of Education

The Head of Education will lead the Education Team to achieve good and outstanding academic and wider outcomes for the students at the School. They will drive improvements in the quality of teaching and learning across the School, the curriculum, and in assessment practices, ensuring students’ needs are met, overcoming individual barriers and fostering a love of learning.

The Key Strategic Responsibilities are:


Overall educational standards at Potterspury Lodge School
Teaching and learning
Staff development
Curriculum, schemes of learning and planning  
Assessment data
Exams and other external accreditation


The Head of Education will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow School policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head of Education will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Principal

Skills


Ability to manage a large portfolio
Evidence of working effectively under pressure and showing resilience
Creativity, energy and enthusiasm
Reliability and integrity
High level of oral and written communication skills
Capacity to deputise for the Principal when required
A commanding presence that inspires, motivates and challenges others to be the best they can be
Effective and skilled at implementing systematic behaviour management systems with clear boundaries, rewards and praise.
Knowledge of recognised positive approach to working with challenging behaviours associated with learning difficulties


General

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role as may be required from time to time as determined by the Principal.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.