Overview
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the secondary site, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. Serve as a member of the school Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning, whole-school development, and key decision-making.
Responsibilities
* Line manage teaching and support staff, fostering professional growth and embedding Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) under the guidance of the Headteacher.
* Lead and coordinate secondary Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and INSET provision in consultation with the Headteacher.
* Conduct staff appraisals and provide guidance on professional development.
* Support the school's quality assurance processes, including assessment, reporting, and monitoring teaching, learning, and wellbeing standards.
* Act as the school's Induction Lead for ISTIP, ensuring new staff are effectively supported and integrated.
* Oversee daily staff cover and maintain smooth operational management.
* Attend Executive Team, staffing, and pupil multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to holistic decision-making.
* Engage closely with parents and carers to promote collaborative approaches to pupil wellbeing and academic progress.
* Lead on pupil suspensions and reintegration meetings, ensuring decisions and processes are fair, consistent, and therapeutic.
* Provide guidance on interventions, maintaining a supportive and TIP-informed approach.
* Actively participate in the pupil multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised support strategies.
* Lead daily staff briefings, promoting clear communication, consistency, and TIP-informed practice throughout the school.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
* Puts the need of pupils first.
* Has significant leadership experience in SEMH, specialist, or therapeutic settings.
* Understands and actively supports trauma-informed approaches and TIP principles.
* Can inspire, motivate, and develop staff within a collaborative, therapeutic environment.
* Is ambitious and seeking progression toward a Headteacher role.
* Demonstrates excellent communication, relationship-building, and behaviour-management skills.
* Is upbeat and positive with staff and pupils and is a trusted leader
What We Offer
* Are you an experienced, ambitious educational leader passionate about SEMH provision and therapeutic practice? Belmont School is seeking a Head of School for our Secondary site to lead day-to-day operations, champion TIP-informed approaches, and inspire a dedicated team of professionals. This role reports directly to the Headteacher and would suit someone looking to consolidate their career or who may be seeking Headship in the future.
* About Belmont Secondary School
* Our Secondary site provides specialist education for around 90 pupils aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role is challenging but immensely rewarding for the right individual.
* We combine high-quality teaching with a strong therapeutic ethos to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Pupils benefit from personalised learning, small class sizes, and holistic support from our multidisciplinary team.
* Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
* We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
* A pivotal leadership role in a highly respected SEMH secondary provision.
* Direct mentorship and line management from an experienced Headteacher.
* Opportunities to shape the future of the Secondary site while preparing for headship.
* A supportive, professional, and collaborative leadership team.
* A chance to make a lasting difference in pupils\' lives, building confidence, resilience, and academic success.
Additional Information
* Why Join Us?
* We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of UK and international discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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