What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team as Headteacher at Sir Bobby Robson!
If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual, with the energy and passion to change lives and have proven experience of impacting upon whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Sir Bobby Robson, a proud member of the Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking an inspiring, visionary Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community into a new chapter. We are on an exciting journey to be an outstanding provider for our students, and we welcome applications from dynamic and determined individuals with a passion for teaching diverse learners.
Naturally, working at a specialist setting for SEMHwill involve working with the morechallenging learners so resilience, a sense of humour, empathy and the desire to motivate education professionals and learners whatever their background or ability will be key to being successful in this role.
We are looking to hear from professionals with the ability and ambition to inspire a team to deliver outstanding learning. We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you will become an ambassador, as the role will include working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders. You will be passionate about finding imaginative and creative ways to engage the learners in their learning.
What We’re Looking For:
• An inspiring leader with proven experience in senior school leadership achieving strong outcomes at KS4 & 5
• A strategic thinker committed to driving high standards in both academics and personal development
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to foster relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community
• A passion for inclusive education and a dedication to supporting every child’s journey
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A Collaborative Network: As part of Unity Schools Partnership, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a network of dedicated leaders and educators across our Trust.
• Professional Growth: We support your career with ongoing professional development, a rich network of resources, and access to best practices.
• A Welcoming Community: Join a school that values each member’s contribution, embraces diversity, and champions student success at every level.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a school equipped with excellent facilities, designed to support a rich, modern curriculum.
Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Journey with Us
If you’re ready to lead Sir Bobby Robson School with vision, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of education within a forward-thinking partnership that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 39 schools, with approval to open four further special and primary schools in the near future. The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary, secondary and special schools and that its schools are achievingtop quartile performance by 2028. The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen.
Further details about the role
For an informal discussion, arrange a visit to the school or to find out more about the role, please contact Georgina Ellis, Executive Director of SEND on gellis@unitysp.co.uk or calling 07826068941.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.