Role: Headteacher Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Hours: 40 hours per week, term time, permanent position Salary Details: £50,000 per annum As the Headteacher of the school you will be accountable for all areas of operational and educational performance within the school. The purpose of the role is to ensure that the needs of the students are met, in the most appropriate manner and to the highest standards. By taking on this challenge you will be joining a successful team and will be supported to achieve your own personal best. The School: Cambian Home Tree School is an independent DfE-registered, co-educational day school which specialises in accommodating students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school typically caters for up to 25 students aged between 12-18 years of age and each classroom features different learning environments for alternative ways of learning. Individually tailored educational pathways are created to ensure each student's needs are met. The teaching team is supported by a multi-disciplinary team including psychologist, occupational therapist and therapeutic practitioners. We teach the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and offer a range of qualifications from Functional Skills to completing GCSE's and A-Levels in a variety of subject at Key Stages 4 and 5. Our School is purpose built to provide students with a safe and relaxing environment, which allows them to develop their social skills and expand their friendship circles. Students who are approaching adulthood can benefit from pastoral support which focuses on teaching students how to manage finances and develop life skills to encourage independent living. Typically, students attending the school are settled within one of our residential provisions. About you: You will have qualifications relevant to the role such as a degree in teaching or management. NPQH is desirable. You will have strong knowledge of Independent School Standards Regulations and Education Inspection Framework You will have extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead is essential. You will have successful leadership experience in managing complex behaviours with trauma informed practice and appropriate interventions. You will have concrete knowledge and experiencing of multi-agency working to support Looked after Children and directing on EHCP outcomes. Your professional experience, coupled with your determination to achieve excellence, enthusiasm and a positive approach will help you to develop the school and ensure that every pupil makes outstanding progress. Why work for us: Competitive salary. Opportunity to progress in your career. Training opportunities either face to face or online. Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need. You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role. Supportive management and senior leads. We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Headteacher [SYS-15506]