Executive Headteacher: Leading an Alternative Provision in West Drayton, London

Randstad is proud to partner with a highly regarded multi-academy trust to appoint an Executive Headteacher for a thriving alternative provision (AP) school in West Drayton. This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader to join a 'Good' rated school with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future. The successful candidate will lead a specialist team, drive strategic development, and deliver exceptional outcomes for students with diverse and complex needs.

The Challenge and The Opportunity

As Executive Headteacher, you will be a strategic leader, not just an operational manager. You will be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership and Vision: Steering the school's long-term vision, ensuring it aligns with the trust's broader mission of providing outstanding specialist education.

• Curriculum and Standards: Overseeing the development of a robust and innovative curriculum that is both challenging and accessible, promoting academic rigor and life skills.

• Team Leadership and Development: Mentoring and empowering a dedicated team of educators, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivating strong, impactful relationships with the trust, local authorities, parents, and the wider community to secure the best resources and support for students.

• Resource Management: Exercising astute financial and operational management to ensure the school's sustainability and success.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a seasoned educational leader with a distinguished track record. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Substantial senior leadership experience within an alternative provision or a specialist educational setting.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong record of school improvement.

• A sophisticated understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and the specific challenges faced by students in AP settings.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into concrete, measurable outcomes.

• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a history of building and motivating high-performing teams.

• A deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Rewards and Benefits

This is a key leadership role with a compensation package that reflects its significance. We offer:

• Outer London Leadership Pay Scale L21-L27 (£85,396 - £98,280), commensurate with experience and impact.

• A comprehensive professional development program, including access to a network of trust leaders and specialists.

• Generous annual leave and enhanced parental leave schemes.

• Enrollment in the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).

• A suite of benefits, including mental health support, discounted gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

If you are an accomplished leader ready to take on a new challenge and make a lasting impact on an entire school community, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact Paul Hirchfield for a confidential discussion on 01293 527416 or email your CV to paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk.