Pink Tile Education
Job title:
Head of School
Company:
Pink Tile Education
Job description
Headteacher NeededStraight to Permanent. Up to £50’000pa + Performance Bonuses.Our client is an independent specialist school providing high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education to pupils from 11 to 17 years of age near Ipswich, Suffolk.The children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.The work they do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support.Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all.The RoleWe know that how the Headteacher leads our school will define its outcomes, successes, and character. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate, committed individual who shares our vision and can embody our ethos in all areas of education.As Headteacher, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a holistic curriculum that places our pupil’s needs at the centre of their learning. You’ll work closely with a range of industry professionals, managing your team of staff and delivering clear, authentic leadership that will inspire, engage, and influence real change within your school.The ideal candidate will:
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice
- Have experience working with children with SEMH & SEND, with an understanding of crisis management, managing behaviour that challenges and supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
- Have experience in leading a school with a strong culture of Safeguarding.
- Be able and willing to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level, with additional experience in delivering vocational BTEC, Functional Skills or ELC courses.
- Have experience in designing and delivering creative and academically engaging curriculums, with excellent management skills and the ability to work with various professional networks.
- Be able to work with various professional networks and build excellent relationships.
- Be driven to engage in all aspects of school life, with the passion and resilience to make a difference in the lives of their pupils.
Benefits and RewardsAs a trauma-informed organisation, all our staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. As a Headteacher, you’ll be part of a passionate team of professionals, benefitting from:
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its leadership teams
- Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme
- Flexible pension
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefit service with access to well-being services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers
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Expected salary
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Job date
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:20:19 GMT
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