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About this Role
Head of School
Scale: L21-25
The Role
The Forest School is a well-established and highly regarded special school in Knaresborough, catering to pupils aged 3 to 16 with a range of complex special educational needs. We are committed to providing the highest quality education within a happy, caring, and safe environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Do you share our vision of an education system where every child can thrive and become as independent as possible?
Are you an exceptional leader who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children in North Yorkshire?
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and sustain expert teaching that meets the diverse and special educational needs of our pupils.
- Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring all children access a structured and personalised entitlement that prepares them for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life.
- Lead the school on a day-to-day basis with support and guidance from the executive team, fostering a spirit of understanding, cooperation, and respect.
We need a leader who is highly motivated, with the resilience and focus to join us on our journey. Only the very best will do, as our children deserve only the best.
If you are a confident leader dedicated to improving the life chances of children and capable of helping both staff and pupils shine, please get in touch!
For a further discussion with the Executive Principal or to arrange a visit, please contact l.harper@springwellacademyleds.org.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.
Further pre‑employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived or worked overseas in the last five years, you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country or countries you have resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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