The Proprietor (Phoenix School (South) Ltd) is the owner of the school. As the Proprietor, Phoenix is responsible for the following:

• Employment of people to resource the school including, Education Team Members, Therapists and support personnel.
• As owner of the property and grounds to ensure that they are maintained, insured and meet compliance to the regulations for independent schools in addition to other statutory requirements for school premises.
• The welfare of all Pupils whilst in the School and ensuring that all regulations relating to the safeguarding of children  are adhered to. 
• The Proprietor is responsible for setting the admissions policy for the School and for securing the agreement of the Department for Education for any ‘material change’ to these.
• The Proprietor is responsible for reviewing any permanent Pupil exclusions from the School and arranging for any appeal against the exclusion. The Proprietor’s decision as to whether the exclusion should be upheld or not is final whilst ensuring that no aspect of the admissions or exclusions procedures unlawfully discriminate against Pupil or Parent who are covered under the Acts.

The Education Operations Team (EOT) are employed by the Proprietor and work with the Headteacher and school team to provide support, governance and oversight to the school. This includes:

• Working effectively with leaders to communicate the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the School and develop a culture of ambition.
• Provide a balance of challenge and support to leaders.
• Appointment and support to develop an effective Headteacher.
• Understanding the impact of teaching, learning and assessment on the progress of Pupils currently in the School.
• Ensuring the school resources is properly managed including Pupil Premium (where applicable)
• Attendance at panels to hear, for example, exclusion appeal/s by Pupils and their Parents/Carers, competency, disciplinary or grievance appeals by Team Members, escalated complaints as requested by the Proprietor or Headteacher.
• Receiving periodic progress reports from the Headteacher concerning all aspects of the School.
• Having an on-site presence at the School to provide oversight, observation and report within the remit of the EOT.
• Representing the School as required (e.g. at Open day events, celebratory assemblies, regulatory meetings, placing authorities).

The Headteacher is responsible for the educational performance of the School and for the internal organisation, management and direction of the School environment, including the Education and immediate support team.  The Headteacher provides:

• Overall strategic leadership and, in conjunction with the Education Operations Team, leads, develops and supports the strategic direction, vision, values and priorities of the School.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the School’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Monitors that the School is compliant with the Independent School Standards and where deficient, takes necessary steps in cooperation with the Education Operations Team to rectify.
• Teaching – Leads and manages teaching and learning throughout the School.
• Promotes the safety, well-being, good order and discipline of Pupils and Team Members.
• Leads, manages and develops the School workforce, including assessing and managing performance.
• Organises and deploys resources within the School.
• Promotes the participation of Team Members in relevant continuing professional development.
• Consults and communicates effectively with the Education Operations Team, placing authorities, Proprietor, Team Members, Pupils, Parents and Carers.