Head Teacher

Full Job Description

Job Title:         Headteacher

Location:         Tower School, Epping, Essex

Salary:             £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Hours:              40 hours per week

Contract:          Permanent 

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for an inspiring Headteacher to join our fantastic team at Tower School, Epping, Essex. As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising children’s achievement, and their ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for a Headteacher who is looking to bring innovation and creativity to inspire learning in an SEN environment for children with Autism and varied complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be the custodian of our strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

In partnership with your Deputy Headteachers, you will deliver clear, authentic leadership to our multidisciplinary team, establishing a school vision and strategic plan which inspires your team to deliver high levels of quality, compliance, and dedication. You will ensure your school has effective management, and an engaged, high performing team to deliver outstanding education.

When it comes to looking after our children, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Headteacher with the experience, leadership skills and vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

NPQH qualified and already a Headteacher, or a Deputy Headteacher looking to progress, you will be experienced in an SEN environment, and be genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.

About us:

The Tower School is an independent special day School for pupils aged 11-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

The Tower School is based in Epping, Essex It is based in Epping, Essex and is located on Epping High Road within easy access of J26 of the M25 and Junction 5 of the M11.  Epping is a lovely market town in Essex and just 17 miles (30 km) from the centre of London.  It is surrounded by Epping Forest and the River Roding and River Lea valleys. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Epping station on the London Underground’s central line which will have you in London’s West End in under 50 minutes.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.