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At the Wyvern School, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We spread happiness, connect community, build independence and show respect.
Due to an internal promotion to senior leadership, we are looking for a middle Leader to join the school to embed these values as the leader of our 6th Form Pathway.
In the role you will:
1. Lead the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the 6th Form pathway.
2. Embed a meaningful curriculum that promotes independence, accredited achievement, and preparation for adulthood.
3. Monitor the quality of education, pupil progress, wellbeing and behaviour, ensuring all students are nurtured, challenged and celebrated.
4. Support, coach and mentor staff within the pathway, modelling professional conduct and fostering a joyful, respectful, collaborative culture.
5. Work closely with families, external agencies and our wider community to create strong, connected support around each young person.
6. Contribute to whole‑school development and uphold high expectations for both staff and students.
We are looking for a leader who is:
7. Passionate about SEND and committed to personalised, purposeful education.
8. An excellent practitioner with strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge in SEND strategies.
9. Enthusiastic about fostering independence in all learners and preparing them for successful lives beyond school.
10. A positive role model who naturally spreads happiness, builds relationships, and shows respect in all interactions.
11. Confident in leading a team, supporting, motivating and developing others with compassion and professionalism.
12. Reflective, resilient, and eager to contribute to a thriving, values driven 6th Form community.
13. Inspired by our school values and able to champion them daily.
What we can offer:
14. A welcoming, supportive school community focused on our strong values
15. A dedicated group of middleleader colleagues
16. Access to high quality CPD including NPQs
17. Regular leadership coaching with an external leadership coach
18. An AHT to nurture your leadership development
19. A well developed 6th form offer with further opportunities to embed the strong standard.
This is a teaching role with one day release for leadership activities and 0.5 days PPA.
Why Work at The Wyvern School?
20. A warm, inclusive, and values-driven environment
21. Thorough induction and training programme
22. On-site parking
23. Teacher Pension Scheme
24. Opportunities to gain qualifications
25. Staff wellbeing support, including:
- Confidential counselling service
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing app with access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy