Headteacher opportunity with Redwood School
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Dear candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the post of Headteacher at Redwood. I hope that after considering all of the information that we have provided, and as a result of your own research, you will be inspired to make a formal application.
Redwood is an exceptional generic special school. With 340 students, educated across multiple sites and served by a staff approaching 200, it is one of the largest 11-19 schools of its type. We are seeking an exceptional energetic leader who, as well as managing a large and complex organisation, will inspire and motivate everyone associated with our school to always do their best in supporting, challenging and providing the support and opportunities for every one of our students to thrive as they pass through our care.
You will be leading a complex organisation across multiple sites. The main school sits within a PFI site co-located with large sponsored academy 11-16 school. Much of our sixth form provision is located at our specialist satellite centre in Middleton. In addition, we have recently opened two small specialist hubs on the sites of two sponsored mainstream academies within the borough of Rochdale. Our internship sites include Rochdale Football Club and a local NHS Hospital. You will need to be a skilled communicator, able to oversee and ensure the efficient management of the associated contracts and including maintaining and developing partnerships with the local authority.
I hope that you will recognise that Redwood is a dynamic school constantly seeking to provide the highest quality of SEND provision for a student body with a wide range of need. We have been judged to be good in two successive OFSTED inspections and strive to be recognised as outstanding. Our journey of improvement is relentless and our new headteacher must be committed to ongoing research in order to ensure that Redwood continues to develop and demonstrate the very best educational practice. You will showcase the school through networking and leading and promoting best practice locally and regionally.
You will not be alone on this journey. Our success to date has been significantly due to the contributions of our skilled and committed staff. We invest heavily in their professional development and are immensely proud to see individuals progress their careers with us. You will be supported by a large and capable senior leadership team and a knowledgeable Governing Body who know the school well. Together, we will ensure that Redwood students continue to benefit from wide range of experiences that are valued by parents and the local community. These include Duke of Edinburgh Award, participation in local, regional and national events and competitions. We want all of our students to celebrate personal success whether this is small steps achieved in year 7 or graduating from our internship programme in the sixth form.
I hope this provides you with a flavour of our school and want to find out more by looking at our website and contacting Martin Blair at Hays. What this information cannot do, however, is to fully convey the positive atmosphere, wonderful children and dedicated staff you will find at Redwood, for this you will need to visit us in person. You will find well behaved children, who have a positive attitude towards learning and a genuine commitment by all staff to develop the potential of every child. If you are an experienced senior leader with a record of sustained improvement this role offers an excellent opportunity for you.
A visit to our school is strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Martin Blair at Hays Recruitment (07736791138 or martin.blair@hays.com).
Yours sincerely
Redwood School Governing Body
About Redwood School
Redwood is an exceptional generic special school with 340 students educated across 5 sites within the borough of Rochdale and served by a staff approaching 200 it is one of the largest 11 – 19 schools of its type. The aim is to provide an enriched, challenging and personalised curriculum within an immersive active learning environment. The curriculum is at the heart of Redwood school and as a school we are totally committed to the development of all our students.
Further information can be found at www.redwood-school.com
Vacancy details
Headteacher
Core purpose
The core purpose of the Headteacher is to provide professional leadership and management for the school. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. To gain this success the Headteacher must establish high quality education by effectively managing teaching and learning and using personalised learning to realise the potential of all pupils. The Headteacher should establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils.
Salary
Up to L43, salary negotiable dependent on experience.
Timeline
Closing date – 8am, Monday 4th December
Interviews – 13th and 14th December
Start date – April 2024 or in discussion with the appointed candidate
Visits
Candidates are welcome to visit the school, and this can be organised by contacting Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments
Safeguarding
Redwood School value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practises including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check for the appointed candidate
Key documents
How to apply
For further information, an informal and confidential discussion about the role or to discuss the application process please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.
Martin Blair
Hays Leadership Appointments
Tel: 07736791138
Email: martin.blair@hays.com
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