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We are an outstanding special secondary school for pupils with learning difficulties and are seeking an inspirational Head of Years 8 and 9 to join our highly motivated and dynamic staff team. This position would be particularly suitable for an aspiring senior leader with a real interest in developing their pastoral expertise. It is also a fantastic opportunity for somebody who would like to learn more about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and a range of CPD opportunities will be provided to support this.

You will be an experienced, exemplary teacher and role model with high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour. You will oversee the pastoral care of pupils across years 8 and 9 and ensure that pupils in these year groups make excellent progress and that they are supported, encouraged and challenged both in and out of the classroom. You will keep in regular contact with parents and carers and forge excellent relationships with them.

You will work extremely closely with our Pastoral Support Team that consists of our Inclusion Manager, Autism Specialist, 2 Home School Link Workers, Pastoral Support Worker, Head of Year 7, Head of Years 10 and 11 and is led by our Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral). You will also work closely with the school safeguarding team, developing your knowledge of current safeguarding procedures and legislation. For candidates who are interested there may be the opportunity to undergo DSL training in the near future.  You will demonstrate the ability to lead, manage and deliver outstanding lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of pupils working below national standards. You will be creative, innovative and imaginative.

We welcome applications from both primary and secondary qualified teachers. We have a great mixture of both within our school - something that greatly enhances our curriculum offer! The majority of our students are working at a KS1 and KS2 level with a small number studying GCSEs in English, Maths and Art. Working in a special school is extremely rewarding and our students continue to amaze us on a daily basis with their attitudes, achievements and behaviour.  We welcome you to come and meet us and see our fantastic students and staff in action prior to placing your application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK checks.