Head of School

UET Compass Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9LD

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,691 - £75,049

Head of School job summary

Head of School – UET Compass Belton Academy

·      Salary: Leadership scale – Group 1 – Leadership 10 - 16 £64,691 - £75,049 Annual Actual 

·      Full Time

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fulfil the role of Head of School for one of our Compass schools located in Belton, Great Yarmouth (KS1 – KS3) This is a unique challenge for a committed individual who wishes to make a real difference to the education of some of our most vulnerable Norfolk young people.

Candidates for this post will ideally have a strong record in leadership and management and a thorough understanding of specialist education. Experience of supporting young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs as well as working with multi-disciplinary or therapeutic teams would be beneficial.

Our provision is not a traditional teaching setting and we would welcome candidates with experience of alternative provision, specialist provision, mainstream primary and secondary with leadership experience.

Working under the direction of the Director of Specialist Provision the Head of School will be responsible for the operation of the site. Suitable candidates will be able to work as part of a leadership team as well as under their own initiative. They should have high levels of resilience, excellent ICT and administrative skills and an exemplary attendance record

Above all though, candidates must have a total commitment to the importance of academic progress and high aspirations for all young people. 

For more information, please see job description

Interested parties would benefit from speaking with the Director of Specialist Provision to fully understand the role kwarren@unityeductiontrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply

How to apply

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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About UET Compass Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 62 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: UET Compass Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-compass-school-great-yarmouth

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