An exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Head Teacher to join our clients school in Tipton, Wolverhampton.
Join our client in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. Together, you will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.
The role will be based at their independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the college meets the diverse needs of pupils aged aged 11-19 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Our client operates with a set of core values - Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable and Collaborative. They expect their leaders to exemplify their values in every aspect of their role. A true leader is one who uses these values as a compass, guiding actions, decision-making, and fulfilling the collective mission of providing the very best outcomes for the young people.
As a leader in their organisation, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring, motivating, and empowering their dedicated staff and students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Vision: Inspire and lead with a clear vision for the future of our school, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
Resilience: Exhibit resilience in the face of challenges, driving forward with determination and adaptability.
Empathy: Show genuine care and understanding for the needs of both our staff and students, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
High Support & High Challenge: Strive for academic excellence while providing unwavering support to students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
The successful applicants will need:
* A wealth of experience working as a Head Teacher in a similar SEND environment or setting.
* Have a good understanding about the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models and the development of process, maintain and build your understanding of requirements, helping the school move towards an outstanding rating
* Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Independent School Standards
* Ability to motivate, drive and support staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach
* A real 'can do, will do' attitude, with the desire to succeed and improve our school
* Excellent communication and top-quality relationship building skills
* Hold Qualified Teacher status
Why work for us?
* Occupational sick pay
* Christmas bonus
* Blue Light Card
* Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*
* Financial wellbeing service
* Life Assurance
* Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
* Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
* Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
* Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support via Bupa.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
* High quality CPD opportunities.
* Free eye checks.
* Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
T&C's apply*