Head Teacher

3 hours ago

Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom Five Rivers Full time

We have an exciting new opportunity to appoint a
Head Teacher
for our fantastic school based in
Fishlake
(20 mins from Doncaster). Set in a 4 acre site in a secluded, rural setting,
Field Gate
is a small (registered for 45), unique school for children and young people aged 6 to 18 who have experienced Trauma or would benefit from a Trauma informed approach.

As the Head Teacher, you will develop the leadership team within the school, enabling our pupils to have a bespoke learning experience within the setting that follows therapeutic practice. This will allow you to develop a curriculum catering to each young person's needs, enabling them to flourish and engage with education.

You will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to work alongside our local outreach provisions.

We are seeking an inspiring Head Teacher who is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and providing our Young People with a sense of belonging and self-worth. You will need to be resilient, child centred and hold the highest expectations for all young people.

Field Gate is one of 8 Ofsted Registered schools Five Rivers run, so you will benefit from being part of a close knit network of Headteachers who regularly meet and collaborate. You will need to have a proven background and knowledge within Safeguarding and Child Protection, as well as evidencing a holistic and therapeutic approach to our students and their needs. We are looking for an established leader who is looking for their next step.

To find out more about our School and what we offer, click the link below

Field Gate School | Five Rivers

Five Rivers is a Social Enterprise that works with children who have experienced Trauma. In addition to our schools we have 10 Children's homes, a Nationwide Fostering Service and a well established Assessment and Therapy Team. As a social enterprise, we invest in our children, young people and employees with learning and development opportunities for all, and we hold Investor In People – Gold Award

Hours
This is a full-time role, term time follows the local authority schedule

Why Five Rivers?

  • Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
  • Employee Support Programmes
  • Blue Light card
  • Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
  • On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
  • Company pension scheme
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
  • Long service and recognition scheme

If you have an interest in SEND and Trauma informed practice and have experience working in a Leadership position within a Specialist Education Provision or a Mainstream setting, we would love to hear from you. You will be given the opportunity to speak to our Head of Education Services prior to applying, so please register your interest by sending your CV to [email protected] and we will book you in for an informal conversation.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age

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