Headteacher
Southall School, off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX
www.southallschool.com
Salary Range - Group 6
L29 – L35 (£99,067 - £113,624)
Required to start: 1st September 2025 – 1st January 2026 (depending upon notice period)
Southall School is a secondary special school for pupils with complex needs. There are currently 211 pupils on roll. We value everyone within our school community and we are proud of our achievements.
We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to continue to drive our school forward. We require someone who is committed to the highest educational standards and who will continue to raise attainment and achievement, whilst also enabling our pupils to develop vital life skills and become independent, young people. You must be an outstanding practitioner, capable of leading and developing our school.
We welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds (primary or secondary, specialist setting or mainstream). All we ask is that you are an outstanding practitioner and leader with a clear passion for education and SEND.
We can offer:
- A warm welcome to the Southall School family.
- An exceptional team of staff who are highly skilled, passionate about their roles and dedicated to delivering our vision.
- A safe and secure learning environment.
- Opportunities for development.
- 211 reasons to make you smile. Our wonderful pupils who approach each day with enthusiasm, optimism and resilience – our pride and joy.
We require someone who can demonstrate:
- The skills to lead and inspire staff and pupils.
- A commitment to improving the lives of our pupils within our school and community.
- A belief and commitment to the power of teamwork.
- Outstanding skills as a communicator and practitioner.
- The ability to develop Southall School as a centre of excellence.
For further information please read the Headteacher Application Pack.
For an informal discussion, or to arrange to visit Southall School (during w/c 9th June), please contact Karen
James, School Business Manager, on 01952 387600 or karen.james3@southallschool.com
Please send completed applications to Shirley Thompson at shirley.thompson@telford.gov.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 25th June.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post will be subject to a Google search.
Attached documents
Headteacher Application Pack
Headteacher Person Specification
Headteacher Job Description.docx
School Application Form
School Application Form Notes
