Salary Leadership scale: L1 - L5 Organisation Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Location St David's Centre, Coningsby Street, Hereford Hours Full-time Term/duration Permanent Closing date 12 pm on 11 September 2024 Interview date(s) Tuesday 17th September 2024
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Senior Leader to the role of Assistant Headteacher, to contribute to the vision for the service and to oversee the day-to-day running of St. David’s Centre for pupils in Key Stage 4 at designated times.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills. Candidates will also need to:
1. Support the education, care and welfare of pupils, under the direction of the Headteacher
2. Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
3. Be an excellent classroom practitioner
4. Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
5. Improve pupils’ attendance and punctuality
6. Work on your own initiative
7. Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player
HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
For more information contact
For a discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher Beverley Blower, at St. David’s Centre by calling 01432 274485 (or 07956 859473 in the school summer holidays).
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople at recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.