Principal/Head of Service

• School Principal / Head of Service
• Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
• Salary: up to £90,000 DOE + Performance related bonuses and Management Incentive Plan eligibility

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a independent SEN Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation. This school boasts many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool. This school caters for 7 - 19year olds with Autism Spectrum Condition

We are looking for an outstanding school leader who has a proven successful track record, with a comprehensive understanding of both the Education and Care setting for SEN, and the drive to develop positive and engaging relationships with all the key stakeholders working closely with our teams. We want want someone to take the school from ‘good’ to ‘great’.

As the School Principal / Head of service this role will require you to lead both the Education and the Residential aspect of the school as the Responsible Individual (RI) for the two children’s homes registrations.

You will have the experience and knowledge of the Children’s homes regulations and independent school standards to effectively lead the school. The children’s homes are managed by an experienced Registered Manager and the school with an experienced head teacher. Our very unique school and residential children’s homes sit on the same grounds

Desirable Qualifications

• NPQH or Principals Qualifying Programme. (Other relevant qualifications and/or experience may be acceptable)
• Recognised Degree level teaching qualification or equivalent/ Social Work Qualification or Equivalent
• NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children's Services or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager/RI role in a Residential Children's Care Setting
• NVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management for Care Services
• Clean, current driving licence

About You:

Outstanding Mindset

• Develop a cohesive and integrated vision and strategy for the school in line with the Group's values, striving always for improvement and development of the school and services provided.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure excellent Quality in all areas of the school leading by example and with comprehensive documentation and plans to support activity and to support development plans, in compliance with policies, procedures and other requirements.

Meeting Student Needs

• Through fully individualised plans enable the holistic needs of each student to be met so that they are able to achieve their potential and be able to clearly demonstrate and identify progress.

EBITDA/Budget Management

• Agree and deliver the overall budget for the provision ensuring the balance of focus between occupancy with appropriate fee structures and cost management.

Does this role fit your skillset and career aspirations? For a fuller job description or more details please contact Jennifer at School Staffing Solutions on jennifer@school-staff.co.uk or call 07977 178199.

School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.