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Head of School

Lift Wishmore, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE

This job expired on 20 April 2021

• Closing date

  20 April 2021 at 1:36pm

• Date listed

  7 April 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £68536 - £75466 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  negotiable plus relocation pkg + accomm.

Head of School job summary

Head of School - Wishmore Cross Academy Salary: L20-L24, £68,536-£75,466, (the salary is negotiable for an exceptional candidate) plus a relocation package (onsite accommodation is available if required) Start date: September 2021 Location: Chobham, Woking, Surrey NOR: 74 Age range: 9-16 Are you a remarkable leader that wants more? More opportunity to inspire our children to choose a REMARKABLE LIFE. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader looking to combine the experience of running a school with the benefit of working as part of a national trust. You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country - one where you have more opportunities to forge your own path, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements. AET has led the way in the response to the covid pandemic, with children at the centre. Investment in IT equipment for our most deprived learners and high quality virtual learning for all meant education continued. Robust risk procedures were followed to keep our children and staff safe and we shared best practice to support each other. Using what we've learned over the last few years, we now have an extraordinarily ambitious vision of a new model of education for the future to be rolled out over the next few years. To arrange a school visit or to find out more, call Tanya Bentham, Head of Talent on 0203 947 5689 or email: or contact Tom Nutley, Recruitment Consultant, Tes on 07767 001965 or email: Closing date: Monday 19 April 2021 Interview date: To be confirmed Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Co-headship, job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. Candidate Information Brochure - Wishmore Cross.pdf

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

Prior to employment all staff (paid or voluntary) are DBS checked for their suitability to work with children and young people. For more information on the Disclosure Barring Service, please click the link below.

Once the member of staff joins our school, they complete online Safeguarding training provided by Educare and sign an online AET Code of Conduct. Refresher training is provided every academic year by either one of the safeguarding team or an outside provider.

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About Lift Wishmore

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 85 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Wishmore website
• Email address: hmitchell@academiesenterprisetrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wishmore-cross-academy

Lift Wishmore is a nurturing and ambitious school for students aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD. Currently serving 90 boys, we are excited to become a co-educational school from September 2025, with plans to expand our junior provision and grow to 120 pupils over the next four years.

Our vibrant, purpose-built campus — including a new junior building — offers a visually inspiring and inclusive learning environment. We deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, with a strong focus on reading, core academic subjects, and engaging GCSE options such as Business & Enterprise, Food & Nutrition, and Art.

Therapeutic support is central to our approach. Working in partnership with Surrey County Council, the National Autistic Society, and using the Thrive Approach, we prioritise emotional well-being and holistic development. Beyond the classroom, students can access enriching activities including Forest School, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We are deeply committed to community engagement, regularly hosting parent events, supporting charities, and working closely with local primary schools and organisations.

At Lift Wishmore, we empower every student to thrive — academically, emotionally, and socially — and to build a positive and successful future.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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