Job Description - School Lead

School Lead

Location: Mansfield
Salary: £47,472 per annum + £3,000 School Lead Allowance
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate School Lead to join our specialist education setting in Mansfield.
Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you'll lead the day-to-day running of the school, supporting the delivery of high-quality education, outstanding pastoral care and a positive learning environment for children and young people with additional needs.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher, Lead Teacher, SENCO or aspiring senior leader looking to take the next step into school leadership.

What You'll Do

Lead the day-to-day operation of the school.
Support and develop teaching and support staff.
Drive high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and attendance.
Promote outstanding safeguarding and wellbeing across the school.
Monitor pupil progress and use data to improve outcomes.
Work closely with the Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver school improvement priorities.
Build positive relationships with families and external professionals.

About You

You'll have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience working within a SEND, SEMH or specialist education setting.
Proven leadership experience or responsibility for leading teams or whole-school initiatives.
Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

What We Offer

Salary of £47,472 plus a £3,000 School Lead Allowance.
Permanent, term-time only contract.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
A supportive senior leadership team.
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We'd love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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