Headteacher - Sycamore School

1 month ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Hexagon Care Services Full time
Job Title: Headteacher - Sycamore School

Job Summary:

Job Title: Headteacher
School: Sycamore (ASD School)
Location: Withernsea, Hull
Salary: £40,000 - £45,700 (dependent on experience, training, and qualifications)

Closing Date: 7th November 2024
Interview Date: 19th November 2024

Are you a caring and compassionate person, with a passion for working with young people with ASD? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be part of a team which makes a real difference to young people?

Hexagon Care Services is one of the leading providers of specialist residential care, education, and therapeutic services to children. We have over 50 Children's Homes, 5 Crisis Intervention services, and 14 trauma-informed schools across England.

Sycamore school is a specialist day school registered for up to 4 students aged 8 - 18 years. We are looking to recruit a talented and forward-thinking Headteacher with the ambition and drive to develop our school on Withernsea. You will bring great leadership and vision, with the aim to develop and deliver a high-quality education to vulnerable learners.

At KS3, the school will offer a broad and balanced education in line with the national curriculum. At KS4, the school will offer a range of accreditation, including ASDAN, Entry Level, and Functional Skills. There is the option to study GCSEs for the more academically able students.

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with a strong understanding of learners with additional needs who require a tailored and bespoke approach to education. The successful post-holder will bring great leadership, passion, and vision to developing and delivering high-quality education. The school will work in close partnership with other professionals to provide a holistic package of support, which may also include children living in care and accessing therapeutic support. Children attend school full days Monday to Thursday, and Friday morning, allowing Friday afternoon for PPA.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly skilled and committed teachers who believe in delivering an innovative and creative curriculum to our students.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a passion for teaching students with SEMH.
  • Is able to motivate and inspire our students and can build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Has an understanding of outstanding classroom practice.
  • Is committed to high expectations, raising standards, and enriching the curriculum offer.
  • Is dedicated to improving the lives and outcomes for our students.

In return, we can offer you:

  • A strong focus on work-life balance due to reduced student numbers, reduced level of marking and assessment.
  • A 37-hour working week.
  • Full access to school holidays.
  • A dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic team, who strive for the best outcomes for our students.
  • A comprehensive induction programme.
  • Excellent CPD provided by our own highly skilled learning and development team.
  • A commitment to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff, including access to GP Hero, Able Futures, Employee Assistant Programme.

A range of benefits, including:

  • Staff referral scheme.
  • Death in service benefits.
  • Monthly staff prize draw.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • Ride to work scheme.
  • Long service bonus.
  • Awards ceremony.
  • Monetary contribution for annual Christmas celebration.
  • A contributory pension scheme.

Please note Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates requiring sponsorship. All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement.


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