Head Teacher

The strength of the team is each individual member.....

The strength of each member is the team.

Team Pivot is made up of a group of fantastic and dedicated individuals who firmly believe in putting children at the centre of everything they do, and as a result we have achieved phenomenal results with schools, local authorities and most importantly, children. 

We pride ourselves on our ability to also think outside the box and challenge the norms to develop a creative response to special educational needs, pastoral, inclusion and alternative educational services and support. 

Pivot looks at alternative provision and inclusion as an opportunity to boost the potential grades of all pupils whether they are high achieving pupils, pupils falling below A*–C, or pupils at risk of becoming disaffected due to social and emotional challenges. The approach is designed to raise both the academic performance and social, emotional and mental health of all young people. It is our passion to enable them to take responsibility for themselves and to be able to contribute successfully to society. 

With our newly acquired Independent School Status, we are seeking a Head Teacher who:

• Is resilient 
• Innovative and dynamic 
• Who can evidence strong inspirational leadership 
• Has a consistent approach to behaviour management
• Has experience of sustained school improvement programmes
• Has the ability to create a challenging learning environment 
• Can inspire young people to reach their full potential. 

As part of our committed Senior Management team you will contribute to the future and vision of The Pivot Academy and you will be able to demonstrate a desire to work with children with SEND, to ensure that all students are fully focused on their learning and are therefore able to reach their potential. 

Working in partnership with schools, parents and other stakeholders to help remove any barriers to learning and behaviour for individual students will be a key element in this role. Committed to delivering highest quality you will help us achieve the highest of standards and continue to deliver the best for our students.

Key skills to add to the above: 

• You will be enthusiastic and sensitive 
• Have the ability to keep calm in challenging situations 
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Have a passion for excellence in education 

Here at Pivot, we offer a great working environment in an edge of town facility, we offer free parking, and a bottomless coffee pot. You will be part of a fantastic, and  friendly team who provide the very best support and encouragement. This is an amazing opportunity to put your mark on this role.