Headteacher

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Strathmore is a happy, thriving, oversubscribed, unique and growing special academy for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities, part of The Auriga Academy Trust.
Auriga is a small special school Trust based in Richmond Upon Thames. Our small size means that our three schools collaborate very closely, knowing that together we can offer more to our pupils. As a Trust we are committed to supporting, encouraging and promoting our staff to be the very best they can be by investing heavily in professional development. And that includes our Heads.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every pupil, staff member, and stakeholder is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote equality, celebrate diversity, and challenge all forms of discrimination and inequality. We expect all members of our school community, including our leadership teams, to uphold these values in their daily practice. Headteachers will be role models for inclusive leadership, fostering a culture where difference is embraced, barriers to learning and participation are removed, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Come and make a difference with us – apply today!
Leading a school is always a challenge and Strathmore’s unique circumstances means leading here requires someone with a particular set of skills. We need someone who is passionate about working in a special school, someone committed to developing their staff as well as themselves.
As Headteacher of Strathmore School you will:
- provide inspiring professional leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day efficient management of all parts of Strathmore School, delegating to the Deputy Head/Assistant Headteachers as appropriate, thus ensuring a high-quality education for all the pupils on roll.
- act as the public face and a main advocate of the school, representing effectively its interests and those of the learners.
- in collaboration with the CEO, have responsibility for ensuring the highest possible standards of education through the delivery of a personalised and highly effective curriculum, the promotion of effective teaching and learning, the provision of outstanding care and support for learners, and a rich extra-curricular programme all of which reflect the school’s development priorities.
- support the CEO, Auriga Academy Trust and Local Governing Body to develop outstanding provision at Strathmore School and build on the existing successes of the school and the Trust.
- ensure that effective strategies, systems and support are in place to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people in the school.
By joining the Auriga Academy Trust and providing inspiring leadership to Strathmore School, you will benefit from a committed, mutually supportive team, both within your school and across the Trust, sharing best practice, resources and benefitting from economies of scale.
Trust-wide benefits:
- Access to very competitive pension schemes
- Employee Assistance Program – available 24/7 to support you
- The Cycle to Work scheme – a brand-new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
- Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big name brands in retails, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
- We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
- Recruitment Referral Scheme
- Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.
Application deadline: Monday 24th March 2025 at 9am
Shortlisting: Thursday 27th March 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th April 2025
To assist you in structuring your supporting statement, we have outlined specific headings in our Recruitment Pack. These reflect the core aspects of the role. Please address each section clearly and concisely, providing examples where relevant. This will help us evaluate your suitability for the role and streamline the shortlisting process.
A conversation with our CEO is expected prior to application submission.
Strathmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List..
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