Head of School Location : Darwen Contract Type : Temporary Start Immediately Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a Special Education school based in Darwen. Pupils aged between 10-19. The school are currently looking for a Head of school to join their team immediately. Skills and Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status with further professional qualification in a relevant area. Candidates with Headteacher qualification (such as NPQH/SNLP) a willingness to gain such a qualification preferred. Proven experience as a Headteacher within a specialist school environment - essential Up to date knowledge of current DfE guidance including Independent Schools Standards (ISS) Knowledge and understanding of SLD and ASD issues Up to date knowledge of local and national government initiatives and legislation Quality assurance experience (such as lesson observations and performance management) Strong and effective leadership qualities Superb communication and stakeholder management skills Directions: If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.