Head Of Education

Closing date:20/07/2024 at 17:00

Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time

Salary Type:Main Pay Range

Salary Details:Up to £65,000 + Cambian benefits DOE

Hours of Work:40 hours per week, Term Time

Location of Role:Grateley, Hampshire

Are you looking for the next step in your career... and do you want to make a difference?

This an exciting opportunity to lead the dynamic and forward-thinking education team at Cambian Grateley House School. The school is at an exciting time in its development on its journey from good to outstanding.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate leader to become the next Head of Education and work closely with the Head of Care and Principal to continue the journey to being an outstanding provider of specialist education.

Grateley House School is an independent Residential Special School catering for up to 64 students with a diagnosis of autism. We have high expectations for all of our students to achieve the very best they can. Students are willing learners and engage enthusiastically in learning when staff utilise their creative skills to meet their individual learning needs. The school benefits from extensive grounds and well-resourced facilities and the learning environment is an excellent place to work and learn.

The Head of Education will play a vital part in raising standards at the school and will have the full support of the Senior Leadership Team and the wider Cambian group to drive further improvement.

The successful candidate will lead with confidence and conviction, and will be passionate about the power of specialist and bespoke education to transform lives. You will demonstrate unwavering determination, relentless optimism and unfailing commitment to raise aspirations for autistic young people. You will lead by example and be a source of inspiration, support and guidance to colleagues, having the highest expectations of every student, in terms of achievement, character and conduct.

You will be passionate about equality of Education and committed to finding creative solutions to broaden experiences, outcomes and improve independence for all students enabling them to fulfil their potential and future career aspirations. Most of all, you will possess excellent communication and people management skills to get the best out of a superb team of professionals.

With the support of the Principal, the successful candidate will lead the education team and liaise closely with colleagues to promote a person centred and forward-thinking partnership. You will work closely with the Head of Care to develop and implement high quality education for autistic learners. You will have a passion for creating and maintaining successful, meaningful opportunities that enable and maximise employability skills.

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, online searches and reference checks.

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