What skills and experience were looking for
1. An existing or aspiring Leader within a secondary special school setting (Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH).
2. An ability to drive and deliver rapid transformational and cultural change, often in challenging circumstances.
3. Proven record of the effective implementation of and commitment to equal opportunities policies.
4. Proven experience in an alternative provision setting for excluded children.
5. Experience in managing or leading SEN settings, either specialist or resource base.
6. A clear understanding of what constitutes a good school and what needs to be done to make it outstanding.
7. A deep knowledge and clear understanding of educational legislation, new innovations, and developments.
8. The ability to work flexibly and sensitively with staff from a wide variety of disciplines to ensure learners continue to have access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
9. Strong understanding and commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
10. Physical ability to perform the duties of the post with aids and adaptations as required.
What the school offers its staff
1. At Sutton House Academy, we highly promote staff wellbeing and professional development.
2. All our staff are committed to providing the very best education possible to ensure that students develop a love of learning.
3. We are proud of the expertise amongst our staff team and continually evaluate our practice, striving to further improve our provision.
Commitment to safeguarding
1. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
2. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
3. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
4. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as:
1. Childcare disqualification
2. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
3. Medical checks
4. Online and social media screening
5. Prohibition from teaching
6. Right to work verification
7. Satisfactory references
8. Suitability to work with children
5. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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