Headteacher

Join the Nexus team as a Headteacher

Position: Headteacher

Salary: STPCD Leadership Points 21 - 27

Location: South Yorkshire – focal point Sheffield

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

School Type: Communication & Interaction/Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 1 December 2024

Interview dates: 9^th December 2024

We are excited to be seeking a new Headteacher to lead on newly-developing special school proposals in partnership with local authorities in the South Yorkshire area.

We are looking for a proven Headteacher to develop and lead new provision for complex young people, very well supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals from the central Trust.

Our vision is that we want everyone to “be the best we can be”. We place a high value on working with and through families to achieve the very best for our children. We have a strong history of developing new provision, with a workforce that routinely goes the extra mile to make sure our learners get what they need.

We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead on this exciting journey.

Applications would be welcome from candidates in special or alternative provision schools and also those from primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.

The successful person will have:

Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to ‘be the best they can be';
A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and
Excellent management and organisational skills.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us to see one of our schools at work. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Lisa Suter, Executive Regional Director, at lsuter@nexusmat.org

Completed application forms to be returned to hr-enquiries@nexusmat.org .

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.