Headteacher
The Everitt Academy, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8AXThis job expired on 10 December 2019 – see similar jobs
Closing date
10 December 2019 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- £57,985 to £65,560
Headteacher job summary
Headteacher
Church Ln, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33, UK
Full-time
Service type: MAT School
Pay scale: MAT Teacher/Leader
Department: The Everitt Academy
Pay zone: Leadership Pay Range (LDR)
Contractual type: Full time - permanent
Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.
The Everitt Academy opened its door in 2017 and is a Special Education school offering full time education to up to 50 pupils aged 9 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs that cannot be adequately supported in mainstream schools.
Job Description
You will be a dynamic senior leader with knowledge and understanding of SEMH to lead our Special School. You will be an inspirational figure who is able to motivate colleagues and engage stakeholders to ensure fast progress and influence change.
You will work closely with fellow Headteachers within the Multi Academies Trust, in the Local Authority and with LA Officers to ensure that Suffolk pupils are receiving the best education to meet their needs.
Main Duties & Accountabilities
The Headteacher will assist the Executive Principal to:
Maintain a high-quality educational environment for students with additional SEMH learning needs
Ensure the continued development of The Everitt Academy and make a significant contribution to organisation, leadership and management
Play a full and active role in supporting and promoting every aspect of the life of The Everitt Academy
Attend and contribute to Local Governing Body meetings
Accept the collective responsibility of the SLT and respect its confidentiality when this is agreed to be necessary
Keep abreast of developments within education and the special sector at local, national and international level.
Qualifications
A relevant qualification in education or equivalent significant operational experience in a relevant specialist education area.
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
NPQH attainment not essential but would be an advantage
The right candidate...
You will be enthusiastic with an understanding of the risks that exist for vulnerable and complex young people and their families and a passion for achieving positive outcomes.
You will need to be both creative and resilient as some of the situations you will encounter will be challenging, with a firm belief in inspirational teaching and learning and its ability to transform lives.
Experience
Managing teams for improved performance.
Leading whole school change.
Working in partnership with commissioners to deliver high quality services.
Knowledge of schools quality frameworks and Ofsted.
Knowledge of the statutory requirements and legislation relating to school leadership and management including safer recruitment, safeguarding, data protection and health and safety.
Understanding of the curriculum delivery for core subjects and vocational learning.
Additional Information
Salary: £57,985- £65,560
There is no deadline for applications but we may close the advert at any time once we receive enough applications.
Catch22 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
About The Everitt Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 44 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- recruitment@catch-22.org.uk
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