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Headteacher
Salary Range: Leadership Scale 18 - 24
( £56,950 - £65,963)
Required for January 2011
Cumberland School is part of the Witherslack Group, a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, communication difficulties and complex learning needs. The Group has 9 day/ residential schools and 5 children's homes. Cumberland School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 - 16 with BESD and associated learning needs.
The position becomes available due to the retirement of the present headteacher in December 2010
You will have:
- Clear evidence of successful classroom practice and curriculum innovation
- Proven leadership and highly effective interpersonal and organisational skills
- A track record of successful organisational and management experience
- The ability to lead and inspire our school community
- An ability to establish and utilise links within the community
- The belief that every child matters
- Enthusiasm and a sense of humour
We can offer:
- An excellent Group Support Team
- High quality programme of induction
- An excellent working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- A positive ethos of learning and innovative practice
- An excellent benefits package
Application forms and information packs are available from Philippa Ball, PA to WGS Group Management Team at the address below.
Informal visits to the school or discussions regarding the position are welcome; please contact Philippa Ball.
Closing date for applications Tuesday 28th September 2010
Interviews will be held on Tuesday/Wednesday 12th/13th October 2010
Follow the link for further information and application form:
http://www.tes.co.uk/jobDetailsGold.aspx?ac=2917727&qry=keywords%3dWitherslack&rslt=1&cur=1&UK=true
Witherslack Group of Schools
Group Management Team
Bank Studio, Princes Way, Leasgill, MILNTHORPE, Cumbria LA7 7FG
Tel 015395 65718; Fax 015395 63779
Email: gmt@witherslackgroup.co.uk
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Criminal Records Bureau. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Contact information
- Contact:
- Philippa Ball, PA to WGS Group Management Team
- Address:
- Group Management Team Bank Studio, Princes Way, Leasgill, MILNTHORPE, Cumbria LA7 7FG
- Tel:015395 65718
- Email:gmt@witherslackgroup.co.uk
- Interview dates:Tuesday/Wednesday 12th/13th October 2010
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 18 - 24 (£56,950 - £65,963)
- Location:
- Cumbria
- Contract Type:
- Full time
- Contract Term:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- January 2011
- Closing Date:
- 28 September 2010




