What skills and experience we're looking for
Our vision is simple to create inclusive, nurturing environments where all students, regardless of their background or needs, can thrive and reach their full potential. We are a forward-thinking trust that values innovation, collaboration and the development of both our students and staff.
Joining us as a Headteacher means being part of a supportive and dynamic network of leaders who are passionate about making a difference. You will have the opportunity to shape the direction of your school, backed by a strong central team that offers support, professional development, and resources to ensure your success. At CIT, we believe in empowering our leaders, providing them with the autonomy to inspire their teams whilst fostering a culture of shared values and collective responsibility.
Our trust currently has 8 primary mainstream schools and 7 schools for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND). We firmly believe in the power of collaboration, and as such, our schools work closely together to share best practices, with regular meetings for Headteachers, leaders and staff to facilitate this.
At CIT, we run the LEARN SEND Hub, which manages continuous professional development (CPD) across the trust. The Hub offers a wide range of free training opportunities for all schools, catering to all levels- from headship and leadership support to ECT training and specific interventions such as Lego Therapy and ELSA.
We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who is committed to embracing the current educational agenda and has the energy, experience and vision to lead and develop a large community SEND school. The ideal candidate will align with out trust values of Honesty, Integrity, Aspiration, Professionalism and Inclusivity.
We are looking for passionate, visionary leaders who want to be part of a trust where educational excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you're driven by the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children, work in a collaborative environment, and develop both personally and professionally, then we would love to welcome you to our community.
Please refer to attached Job Pack for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.
What the school offers its staff
The benefits we can offer:
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
• A Bike2Work Scheme
Further details about the role
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact James Ellis, Director of Education James.Ellis@citacademies.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 26 March 2025 at 17:00pm
Interviews will take place: W/C 31 March 2025
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.