Head of Pinnacle

School- Meridian High School- Location- Croydon, Greater London- Contract Type- Permanent- Hours- Full Time- Salary- TBC- Posted- 6th March 2023- Start Date- As soon as possible- Expires- 14th April 2023 11:59 PM- Contract Type- Permanent- Start Date- As soon as possible- Job ID- 1315587- Start Date- As soon as possible- Contract Type :Permanent
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We have an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Pinnacle to join our established Team.

**Your opportunity**

As Head of Pinnacle you will operationally lead and manage the resourced provision for students who have language and communication difficulties.

**About Meridian High School**

Meridian High School is a forward-looking, dynamic Academy, on a journey of sustainable school improvement within GLF Schools. We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect.’

**What we are looking for**

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and developing the SEND provision and will be an exemplary practitioner with a proven record of expertise in special educational needs.

We require someone who:

- Has previous experience or has an exceptional understanding of SEND
- Has SENDCo experience and/or the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
- Has an excellent understanding of the SEN code of practice
- Has both an excellent understanding of pupil progress and a willingness to embrace change
- Is open to new approaches to learning and teaching
- Is an excellent team player
- Has had some previous ASD experience and SLCN needs

**Why work at Meridian High School**
- All teachers have the opportunity to become members of the highly competitive Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
- Good opportunities for personal/career development.
- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
- Recognition of previous school continuous service

**Thrive in a career at GLF Schools**

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff.

Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience.

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer.
- Continuous Professional Development
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Flexible Working
- Staff Wellbeing
- Career Pathways and Talent Management
- Staff Benefits Portal
- Community and Collaboration
- Valued Worker Scheme

**The Details**

**Salary**: UPS

**Start Date**:ASAP