24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 March 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

Pay scale

L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

A proven track record of leadership in a special educational needs setting, with experience in a senior management role.

  • A deep understanding of the specific challenges and needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
  • A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to drive positive change.
  • Qualified teacher status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification, with additional leadership training or qualifications preferred.
  • A passion for the ethos of a Special Needs Trust and a dedication to supporting the development and well-being of every pupil.

What the school offers its staff

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong ethos of inclusion and respect.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.
  • A dedicated and passionate team of staff who share your commitment to high-quality education.

Further details about the role

At The Southfield Trust, we are proud to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs. We aim to empower every individual to reach their full potential, developing not only academic skills but also confidence, independence, and resilience.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Summerdown School

School type
Free School, ages 3 to 16
School size
132 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Summerdown School website
Email address
recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
Phone number
01323 921630
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Arranging a visit to Summerdown School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com.

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