Headteacher

Group 6 Leadership Pay Range  £77,195 - £87,253
Full-time, permanent position from April 2025 
 
The Gillford Centre; a mixed pupil referral unit (PRU) 50 FTE (KS1-4),
School 180: a mixed SEMH/AP unit 40 FTE (KS4)
plus, variable numbers in the Home and Hospital Tuition Service (HHTS)

We seek to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and innovative Headteacher to lead our school in its next exciting phase of development from good (Ofsted, Jan 2023) to outstanding.  We have an experienced, dedicated team of professionals and the school is well respected by colleagues in Cumberland and beyond.

The successful candidate will have the energy and passion to lead a successful and safe school 
and will:
•    understand of the unique context of working in a pupil referral unit and alternative provision.
•    model excellence and creativity in quality of educational provision, curriculum development and teaching, as well as in leadership and management.
•    lead, support and inspire all staff and students to strive continually to achieve their best.
•    develop and strengthen the existing close collaboration with schools across Cumberland and key partners, including alternative providers, within Cumbria.
•    display throughout the school high standards of behaviour and cultural school norms.

In return, we can offer you:
•    a great learning environment and facilities which allow children, staff and leaders to thrive and progress.
•    a committed, motivated and dedicated staff team. 
•    a supportive and effective Management Committee committed to your induction and continuing well-being.

Our new Headteacher should be continually aiming for excellence but most importantly they should be kind, have the belief that anything is possible and be able to foster this belief in those around them. The candidate is expected to have a deep understanding of SEND.
 
The Gillford Centre/School 180 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. As you would expect, the appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced criminal records with Barred List checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruitment guidelines. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applications 
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk

Completed applications, along with a personal statement of no more than two A4 sides (font 12) should be submitted to the School Business Manager by email to elizabeth.dixon@cumbria.gov.uk 

Visits are encouraged and these can be arranged for either Monday 11th November from 1.15pm or Friday 15th November either from 9.30am or 1.15pm - please contact The Gillford Centre to arrange:
Elizabeth Dixon
School Business Manager
01228 226957
E-mail: elizabeth.dixon@cumbria.gov.uk

Closing date for applications:  Noon on Friday 22nd November 2024

Interview (2-day process): Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024

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