Headteacher - Generic Secondary Special School

Sir Tom Finney Community High School is a large generic learning difficulty secondary and post-16 special school, based in Preston, Lancashire. The school caters for a wide, varied and complex range of SEN/LDD and is commissioned for 245 students, 80 of which are post-16.

Due to the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, the Governor Board wishes to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking and experienced new Headteacher, whose inspiration, passion and leadership will continue to oversee the operational, educational, and strategic direction of the school through the ever-changing priorities of the SEND educational landscape, locally and nationally.

The position presents a fantastic opportunity for a visionary and innovative leader who is ready to take on the challenge and opportunity to continue making a difference to lives our young people, preparing them for their adulthood.

We want a Headteacher who will:

Be able to demonstrate and model excellence in curriculum development, participation and engagement across a diverse and complex range of needs within a secondary and post 16 provision; ensuring that the school operates in compliance with all statutory regulations including safeguarding and Health and Safety.

Have ambition and aspiration for every young person in our school to reach their full potential regardless of need, to prepare them for next steps in their education and lives, by building upon and celebrating the success, achievement and attainment of all.

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and partners, to ensure an inclusive and equitable community, building and cementing positive relationships with an outfacing supportive approach.

Ensure expectations that teaching and learning is of the highest quality at all levels within a responsive curriculum model that meets individual needs and abilities.

Model the values of the school, be visible to all and promote flexibility, adaptability and responsibility to 'Learn and Achieve Together'.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

Amazing, enthusiastic students who are keen to learn.

Leaders and staff who are talented, hardworking and committed to having young people at the heart of what they do.

An engaged community of families and external partners.

A supportive, proactive Governing Board.

Buildings, premises and resources that are extensive, purposely built, offering facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, large sports hall and gym, drama hall, specialist subject specific rooms, networked IT facilities, conference and meeting rooms.

A competitive salary to reflect the size and scale of the school, along with the expectations of the strategic role and responsibilities.

If you believe you fulfil all the essential/desirable criteria, have an ethos and philosophy that mirrors our expectations, and you are ready for an exceptional challenge and opportunity then you could be the person we are looking for.

A visit to the school is encouraged and will take place on Thursday 9th January 2025 9.30am - 11.30am or 1pm- 3pm. Please contact the school to confirm attendance .