Head Teacher
Seven Hills School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJThis job expired on 10 March 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
10 March 2022 at 4pm
Date listed
16 December 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L29-L35 £83,971 to £97,273 (starting point dependent on experience)
Head Teacher job summary
• Nurturing Talent • Sharing Learning • Celebrating Life
Seven Hills School is an inspirational and diverse community, which nurtures talents, shares learning and celebrates life. Our central commitment is to provide an outstanding curriculum and school experience for all our students. Teaching at the school takes place in a rich learning environment and is designed to inspire and create activity, curiosity and engagement. We pride ourselves on helping to influence and shape future citizens who can achieve in their own individual goals and aspirations while supporting the wellbeing of others.
We are looking to recruit an inspirational Headteacher who will shape the vision and strategic direction of the school and have high aspirations for our young people and staff. Supported by governors and an experienced SLT, you will be outward-facing, building relationships at local, regional and national level, with experience of collaborative working. Seven Hills offers post-16 education, delivered in a separate specialist off-site provision called The Bridge, which is shared with Talbot Specialist School.
We are looking for a positive and resilient school leader who will:
• Empower staff to deliver a holistic curriculum that meets the needs of all students, inspiring and engaging them in preparation for their journey to adulthood
• Maintain high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school
• Recognise the importance of student experience, ensuring that school is something our students enjoy and look forward to
• Be committed to and engaged with the wellbeing and professional development of all our staff members
• Work strategically with a strong governance team to provide vision and leadership in a changing and challenging education landscape
• Be visible and accessible, comtinuing the school’s strong and positive relationships with parents, carers and the school community’s partners
In return, we can offer the opportunity to:
• Lead a successful and financially stable school, working with partners across the city
• Work with a happy, talented and committed staff team, and a governing body which is committed to your ongoing professional development
• Work with and make a real difference to the lives of our students
Although candidates should have an understanding of working with young people with SEND, we welcome applications from those working in mainstream settings. Candidates should demonstrate how they meet the attached person specification, with evidence of positive impact.
Seven Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records and DBS Children’s Barred List check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy at:
https://www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk/safeguarding/
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.
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About Seven Hills School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Seven Hills School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- tmycroft@sevenhills.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07766773682
Seven Hills School is a co-educational secondary special school co-located with a Catholic High School near the centre of the city. We cater for pupils from 11 to 19 years of age. The school is maintained by Sheffield Local Authority (LA).
All pupils have learning difficulties and many have other associated difficulties relating to communication, behaviour, sensory, physical and/or medical disabilities. In common with many other special schools, pupils admitted have increasingly complex needs. A high proportion of pupils are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Approximately 25% of pupils are from an ethnic minority background.
The mission and purpose of Seven Hills School is to provide high quality inclusive education for young people aged 11 -19 with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and complex and multiple learning needs, in a safe and stimulating environment.
Seven Hills School is an inspirational community, which nurtures talents, shares learning and celebrates life. Students are challenged to achieve their full potential in all areas
Arranging a visit to Seven Hills School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tmycroft@sevenhills.sheffield.sch.uk.
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