Headteacher

Salary Range: Group 6 School, L23 – L29, £81,070 - £93,902

Discretionary payment up to 25% available for the right candidate in line with STPCD

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2024

Responsible to: CEO and HET Board

Are you a committed, ambitious senior leader with a proven track record of sustained school improvement?

If you are innovative, creative, forward thinking, and have a passion for working with staff and communities to ensure children with additional needs get the education they deserve, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. 

Tweendykes is a community special school that caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities between the ages of 3-19. 

The right candidate will have:

• A belief that all children are capable of great things and that learning should be fun
• A relentless focus on improving the quality of teaching and improving outcomes for children
• A track record of and commitment to personalisation and working with pupils with a range of complex and additional needs
• An unwavering commitment to inclusion and securing provision which meets the needs of the most vulnerable pupils
• High expectations of everyone within the school community
• Developed robust and accurate systems of self-evaluation which have led to improved outcomes
• Implemented rigorous procedures for the management of performance
• Offered high levels of support and challenge to staff which have led to improved teaching and outcomes for pupils
• Developed a curriculum that inspires children to learn and engages them in all aspects of school life
• Developed positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• A firm commitment to school improvement through a collaborative approach, including work with other schools in Humber Education Trust

For an informal discussion regarding the post and Humber Education Trust, please contact Rachel Wilkes, CEO Humber Education Trust, at HET Central Team.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school and speaking with Berni Moorcroft, Strategic Special School Improvement Lead. Further information about the school can be found on our school website.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download our application form, complete and email with an optional cover letter to Jo Langcaster, Recruitment & Marketing Manager, via the email stated in the applicant pack.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Any queries, please contact Jo Langcaster at the HET Central Team.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 19 February 2024

Interview date: w/c 14 March 2024

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Any offer of employment to this role will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

All members of staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including maintaining clear professional boundaries in all relationships.

HET are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for our pupils. We recognise that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees/job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to the Trust.

We strive for excellence and encourage our staff to aim high, making positive impacts through their clear focus and professionalism.

If you believe you are the right person for our role then we would love to hear from you. If you are not currently located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, we will be happy to discuss possible relocation packages with you to support your move to our caring Trust.