Head Teacher

Head Teacher

Salary: Up to £53,380 (L6)

Location: Coventry, CV2 4BF

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a unique school - Summit is a small Dfe registered school for young people accessing mental health care at Cygnet Joyce Parker hospital. We aspire to provide a high quality education during admission, so that young people have the best chance of continuing their education after discharge. We work hard, but also benefit from the rewards of making such a huge difference.  

We are looking for an individual who has the right character traits to thrive in a leadership role with us, and be the very best they can be. In particular we are interested to hear from people who are willing to learn and have a growth mindset, can think strategically and solve problems, have the ability to motivate and inspire others, and have a human approach to dealing with people.

Being able to demonstrate you have these qualities is just as important to us as having lots of experience. For this reason, the position may be suitable for people who may not have had the chance to lead at this level yet, but feel they have the right characteristics to succeed. You will relish the opportunity to benefit from targeted CPD, leadership coaching, and being able to learn from those around you.

Start date: 06th January 2025.

If you would like to discuss the role and/or arrange a visit, please contact our head of education, Ed Hall on edwardhall@cygnethealth.co.uk or 07860834648.

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Your Day-to-Day…

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of high quality education
• Appoint, manage, develop & lead a team of staff
• Develop & implement the Education Plan, & achieve or exceed agreed outcomes
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide seamless services for young people
• Ensure the school meets all of the independent school standards
• Maintain links with key stakeholders across the Cygnet organisation
• Effectively manage resources, maximise attendance & maintain behavioural standards.

You are…

• A qualified teacher (or NQT) with demonstrable leadership qualities.
• An outstanding educator with the passion & vision to transform vulnerable lives
• Able to inspire, motivate & manage staff & students
• Skilled in developing & delivering high quality education
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, child protection
• Empathetic & understanding of the challenges faced by our young people
• Determined, with a strong personality & influencing skills
• Strategic, focused & a team player.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Mentoring, support and training to help fulfil this role
• Regular opportunities to meet with other group headteachers
• Supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings.

Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet Health Care has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Ready to make a positive change?

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Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.