Job Description

Reference number

BUC13563

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

15 May 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

9 Jun 2025

Contact email

jdwyer@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk



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Overview

Are you ready to lead an inspirational special needs Secondary School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire? Stony Dean School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated people focused leader to join our vibrant and inclusive community.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Headteacher who is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

Apply now to lead Stony Dean School into a bright and inclusive future and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students!

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time

Salary:

Leadership Group 6

Closing date:

9th June 2025; 9am

Interview date:

w/c 23rd or 30th June 2025

Start date:

January 2026


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About us

Stony Dean School is committed to providing exceptional, research-informed education and pastoral care to students with special needs. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We serve 213 boys aged 11-19, most of whom have Autism Spectrum Condition as their primary diagnosis.



We provide small class sizes and personalized support to ensure that the needs of every child are consistently met. This approach enables each student to make progress academically, personally, and socially, ultimately achieving their LIFE goals.



Our school is a calm and productive learning environment, where staff seek to maximise the potential of every student and to take advantage of every learning opportunity.



Please take a look at the Headteacher Application Pack attached, as well as our website Stony Dean School
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About the role

We are extremely proud of our calm and nurturing environment; simultaneously seeking to challenge students and support them to be the best that they can possibly be. The role of Headteacher is pivotal in shaping the future direction of our school and ensuring the continued success of our pupils.



The new Headteacher will demonstrate the following:

Leadership

- people focused with a strong ability to lead and inspire staff, manage teams, and drive strategic initiatives with proven track record in a senior leadership role within a secondary SEN setting.

Values

- shares our passion and vision for all pupils, their learning and ability to reach their full potential must be at the heart of all school decisions.

Standards

- demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and school performance, and commitment to continue developing our adapted curriculum, designed to support different groups of learner's successes.

Nolan Principles

- consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with the seven ethical guidelines for those in public office in the UK: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

Safeguarding

- experience of and commitment to safeguarding, child protection and to promoting health & safety and the wellbeing of pupils.

Financial management

- understanding of strategic financial planning and managing budgets and resources effectively.
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About you

We are seeking a dynamic people orientated leader who can address challenges creatively, implementing effective solutions. Someone who can inspire our pupils, support our amazing staff and uphold the values that define Stony Dean School.



The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a passion for teamwork, education and a commitment to the wellbeing and success of students with SEN and staff.



If you are keen to take up this challenge, we would very much like to hear from you.



You will be rewarded with the support of Governors who bring experience and make contribution to the school's effectiveness, caring and dedicated staff and, most importantly, with the continued success of the wonderful students of Stony Dean School.


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Other information

To find out more about the role and to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the School Business Manager Jackie Dwyer via email at jdwyer@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk

Applications

Please send your completed application form by email to Jackie Dwyer at jdwyer@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk by 9am on 9th June 2025.


Please note that we do not accept CVs. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Interviews

Candidates will be asked to undertake a range of activities, and we will ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to ask all the questions you may have. The Selection Panel reserves the right to hold the second round of interviews if two or more candidates perform equally well at the first interview.



The Selection Panel will notify you of its decision as soon as possible after the interviews have concluded. Candidates who are unsuccessful at their interview will be afforded an opportunity for feedback on their performance.

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, online searches and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.