Principal, Education Administration

Overview

Working Pattern:
Full Time, Permanent

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school located in Kingston. We support a diverse group of students with a wide range of physical disabilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning needs, and complex health conditions.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School is committed to evidence-based practice. We draw on the latest developments in neuroscience and educational research to continually enhance the skills of our staff. Every member of our team is trained to understand how each pupil learns uniquely and is supported in delivering tailored teaching strategies that help our students achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an inspirational and committed Principal to lead Bedelsford School in delivering a high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with physical disabilities, complex health needs and learning difficulties, fostering a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive, while working in close partnership with staff, families and the Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust Executive Leadership Team.

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure a high-quality, inclusive education that meets statutory SEND, safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities.
• Lead continuous school improvement through effective self-evaluation, development planning, governance partnership and collaboration with OHC&AT Executive Leadership.
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and professional development through robust performance management, induction, appraisal and high-quality INSET.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, multi-agency professionals and the wider community to secure the best outcomes for all learners.
• Ensure effective organisational, financial and operational management, including staffing structures, attendance, timetabling, reporting and best value use of resources.

• Qualified to degree level and above
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Recent and relevant professional development
• Evidence of budget management skills and resource planning
• Experience of effective and impactful leadership in an educational setting

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special…