Vice Principal - Woodfield School

What is the job role?

Woodfield is a Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school with the aspiration to be the very best in the country! Woodfield is at a very exciting point in its improvement journey with the impending co location of all our provisions on one site at the former Woodlands school for boys on Broad Lane. This exciting project will allow us to create bespoke specialised environments to support meeting the needs of our students alongside designing and implementing a truly aspirational curriculum for our young people.

Our Woodfield vision is for all students to make exceptional progress. That progress encompasses both rigorous academic progresses, gaining qualifications to unlock further education and employability routes and the knowledge and skills to understand and manage the social, emotional and mental health barriers faced by every individual.

The successful candidate will lead on implementation and strategic development of one of the following key areas of school improvement; SEND safeguarding and Inclusion, Assessment data and curriculum, Alternative provision and teaching and learning, Primary site leadership and attendance.

With the Principal, create and deliver a world-class SEMH provision for the pupils of Coventry, ensuring consistency and quality of provision across all Woodfield sites.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate high calibre senior leader to support the next stages of the Woodfield journey, the successful candidate will have the ability to bring about change, to build teams, and to empower others. The Vice-principal will have a demonstratable track record of driving school improvement and achieving exceptional outcomes for SEMH students. They will be flexible and adaptable, with the resilience to thrive in a challenging educational environment.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification. Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school via email to shands@woodfieldschool.net

Closing date: Friday 22nd November

Interview date: Tuesday 26th November

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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