Headteacher

The role: Headteacher

Location: Potterspury Lodge School (Towcester, Northamptonshire)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + bonus and pension package 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

We are looking for an experienced school leader who will bring creativity, positivity and strategic vision to our school. Someone who is passionate about education with high educational standards to enable every pupil to achieve their full potential.

Rated as Good in all areas by Ofsted, the Head Teacher post at Potterspury Lodge is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to further build their reputation as a leader by developing an already high-performing school into an outstanding provision.

The school:

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School is a special school that offers fantastic opportunities for up to 64 children and young people with a primary diagnosed of Autism and who have an EHCP. The school is well very well subscribed with a strong pipeline and our educational offer is valued by local authorities and the parents/carers we serve. Over the past three years the academic performance of the school has been in the top quartile for independent special schools and the variety of curriculum on offer is very much appreciated by the young people and their parents/carers.

The successful applicants will need:


A wealth of experience working as a Headteacher/Deputy Head in a similar SEND environment or setting.
Have a good understanding about the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models and the development of process, maintain and build your. understanding of requirements, helping the school move towards an outstanding rating.
Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Independent School Standards.
Ability to motivate, drive and support staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach.
A real ‘can do, will do’ attitude, with the desire to succeed and improve our school.
Excellent communication and top-quality relationship building skills.


Why choose us:


Competitive salary.
Opportunity to progress in your career.
Training opportunities either face to face or online.
Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
Supportive management and senior leads.
We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.


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 and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Head Teacher [SYS-15272]