Head Teacher

  • Camberwell
  • Mlk Education Search

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2025 or sooner

My client, a high-achieving Independent Alternative Provision with sports specialism, is looking for an inspirational Senior Leader to drive the organisation through a period of rapid and continuous growth. The role will be highly rewarding, allowing you the autonomy to work with a small and committed staff team to help students learn to flourish in an environment that prides itself on the highest standards for all.

You will be a strong, confident leader with successful experience in teaching in a similar environment. The successful candidate will enjoy working with the CEO to build on the school’s existing foundation, enthusiasm, and ethos to create an exciting future for the organisation and its exciting plans for development.

Key priorities of the role:
• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the Advisory Board and CEO, and through consultation with the school community
• Review, consolidate and oversee systems, processes, and policies so the school can operate effectively
• In consultation with CEO and Advisory Board, identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context
• Ensure that school improvement strategies are effectively implemented and that the school is making progress towards achieving its aims and objectives
• Manage the school’s resources, including financial, premises and the team appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
• Assist CEO and Advisory Board in strategic development and expansion of the academy, including securing new premises and enhancing student recruitment

You will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• At least 3 years' experience of successful leadership within a similar school environment
• Participated in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Demonstrable experience of successful line management, performance management and staff development.
• Experience of positive behaviour management within a challenging setting
• Held safeguarding responsibility at leadership level as a DSL or DDSL
• An NPQH (or equivalent) or be working towards

If you are a confident school leader with a proven record of managing change, raising standards, and seeking to lead a growth school in alternative education, please APPLY NOW!

Or alternatively, please contact me on:
T: 0203 6333 223
E: Greg.Bookman@MLK-Search.co.uk

Please note: we are not able to provide sponsorship for these placements