Headteacher
Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L25 – L31 £89,830 to £104,040 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a compassionate and visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Unity Schools Partnership is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead one of our specialist SEMH schools. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking trust committed to inclusion, innovation, and excellence in education.
Following a period of sustained and successful interim headship, Sir Peter Hall, an SEMH School, is seeking to appoint a substantive head to lead the school through its next stage of development. If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual, with the energy and passion to change lives and have proven experience of impacting upon whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Sir Peter Hall, a proud member of the Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking an inspiring, visionary Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community into a new chapter. We are on an exciting journey to be an outstanding provider for our students, and we welcome applications from dynamic and determined individuals with a passion for teaching diverse learners.
Naturally, working at a specialist setting for SEMH will involve working with the more challenging learners so resilience, a sense of humour, empathy and the desire to motivate education professionals and learners whatever their background or ability will be key to being successful in this role.
We are looking to hear from professionals with the ability and ambition to inspire a team to deliver outstanding learning. We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you will become an ambassador, as the role will include working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders. You will be passionate about finding imaginative and creative ways to engage the learners in their learning.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven leadership experience.
- A deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive pedagogy.
- A collaborative and resilient leadership style.
- A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
- A strategic thinker committed to driving high standards in academic, vocational and personal development
- A passion for inclusive education and a dedication to supporting every child’s journey
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A Collaborative Network: As part of Unity Schools Partnership, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a network of dedicated leaders and educators across our Trust.
- Professional Growth: We support your career with ongoing professional development, a rich network of resources, and access to best practices.
- A Welcoming Community: Join a school that values each member’s contribution, embraces diversity, and champions student success at every level.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a school equipped with excellent facilities, designed to support a rich, modern curriculum.
Further details about the role
Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Journey with Us
If you’re ready to lead Sir Peter Hall School with vision, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of education within a forward-thinking partnership that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
Apply Today and Make a Difference!
Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 40 schools, with approval to open four further special and primary schools in the near future. The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary, secondary and special schools and that its schools are achievingtop quartile performance by 2028. The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen.
For an informal discussion, arrange a visit to the school or to find out more about the role, please contact Georgina Ellis, Executive Director of SEND on gellis@unitysp.co.uk or calling 07826068941.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Sir Peter Hall School
- School type
- Free School, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 57 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Peter Hall School website
- Email address
- gellis@unitysp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07826068941
Arranging a visit to Sir Peter Hall School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gellis@unitysp.co.uk.
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