Headteacher
Bents Green School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TBThis job expired on 3 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
3 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: As per STPCD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L28-L34
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our next Headteacher will have experience of working with young people with ASC in a special or mainstream setting.
We are looking for an aspirational headteacher who will:
- Continue the delivery of an ambitious and coherent curriculum that meets the needs of all our students, inspiring and engaging them in preparation for their journey to adulthood
- Maintain and further develop a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes wellbeing and personal growth for both students and staff
- Ensure high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school
- Develop future provision while ensuring our school remains financially stable
In return, we can offer the opportunity to:
- Lead a successful and recently expanded school
- Work with a happy, talented and committed staff team, and a governing body which is committed to your ongoing professional development
- Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the role while making a real difference to the lives of our students
What the school offers its staff
Bents Green provides specialist education for young people aged 11-19 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions whose primary area of need is Communication and Interaction. We are located across three sites: Ringinglow, Gleadless and a satellite hub at Westfield School. Our vision is simple – to be a great school for all students, families and staff.
Here at Bents Green, we provide high quality, creative teaching and lifelong learning experiences that are personalised to our students and which are designed to promote curiosity and wonder. We celebrate the individuality of all our learners and instil acceptance and understanding of other people’s uniqueness. To prepare them for adulthood, we seek to develop our young people’s knowledge, skills and cultural capital so that they can contribute meaningfully to society while leading happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Working closely with the governing body, you will shape the vision and strategic direction of the school as we negotiate a challenging educational landscape. The role will involve multi-site leadership and you will be able to build effective relationships with all stakeholders.
Further details about the role
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Karen Taylor, PA to the Leadership Team, on 0114 236 3545. For an informal conversation with Laura Gillespie, the Chair of Governors, please contact the school in the first instance.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bents Green School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bents Green School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ktaylor@bentsgreen.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142363545
Bents Green School provides specialist education for young people aged 11-19 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Communication and Interaction difficulties. Bents Green School is located across three sites:
Ringinglow (Key Stage 3)
Gleadless (Key Stage 4 and Post 16)
Satellite hub at Westfield School.
Staff can be expected to work across or on any site.
Arranging a visit to Bents Green School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ktaylor@bentsgreen.sheffield.sch.uk.
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