Head of School
Sutton House Academy, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG51 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 23-27
What skills and experience we're looking for
An existing or aspiring Leader within a secondary special school setting (Alternative Provision , PRU, SEMH)
An ability to drive and deliver rapid transformational and cultural change often in challenging circumstances
Proven record of the effective implementation of and commitment to equal opportunities policies
Proven experience in an alternative provision setting for excluded children
Experience in managing or leading SEN settings either specialist or resource base
A clear understanding of what constitutes a good school and what needs to be done to make it outstanding
A deep knowledge and clear understanding of educational legislation, new innovation and developments
The ability to work flexibly and sensitively with staff from a wide variety of disciplines, to ensure that learners continue to have access to a broad and balanced curriculum
Strong understanding and commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Physical ability to perform the duties of the post with aids and adaptations as required
What the school offers its staff
At Sutton House Academy we highly promote staff wellbeing and professional development.
All of our staff are committed to providing the very best education possible to ensure that the students develop a love of learning.
We are proud of the expertise we have amongst our staff team and are continually evaluating our practice and relentlessly striving to further improve our provision.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sutton House Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 83 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sutton House Academy website
- Email address
- twilson@victorypark.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 904637
Sutton House Academy is an SEMH school in Southend on Sea dedicated to pupils across all Key Stages with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some pupils have associated difficulties and can express severe and complex social and behavioural needs. A background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.
Arranging a visit to Sutton House Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email twilson@victorypark.org.uk.
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