Join the Nexus team as a Headteacher - Hilltop School
Position: Headteacher
Salary: STPCD Leadership Points 21 - 27
Location: Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AZ
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
School Type: Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 9 September 2024
Interview dates: 25 & 26 September 2024
We are excited to be seeking a new Headteacher for our amazing special academy, Hilltop School.
Hilltop serves 180 amazing children and young people from EYFS through to Key Stage 5 who are very well supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals across two sites.
At Hilltop, 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. Hilltop has a strong history of being a great school, with a workforce that routinely goes the extra mile to make sure our learners get what they need. The school is also due to have some significant capital investment over the next 12 months, given our partnership with the Yorkshire Children’s Charity.
We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead the next exciting phase of Hilltop’s 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.
More information can be found in the attached welcome pack.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Hilltop to see the school at work. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Sacha Schofield, Executive Regional Director, at sschofield@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.
Additional Files
Job Advert... Welcome Pack...Application Pack
Application Form... Job Profile...Career salary
Leadership Scale 21- 27 (£77,195 to £89,414)
Working hours
Career location