Head of School
Vision for Education Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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- Expired
- Salary:
- L14-L18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from Easter 2018 or as soon as possible
Job overview
Head of School – Linhope Pupil Referral Unit, part of PROSPER Learning Trust
Job Title: Head of School
Location: Newcastle
Salary: L14-L18 (Maybe negotiable for an exceptional candidate.)
Start Date: Required from Easter 2018 or as soon as possible
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
The Board of Trustee’s for PROSPER Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an innovative Head of School, who is committed to the achievement of excellent outcomes for disadvantaged children who have a wide range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will:
- Be an experienced inspirational leader who can shape and deliver our strategy whilst running the school on a day-to-day basis
- Have a passion for school improvement
- Has a clear strategic vision for teaching and learning
- Have the highest of expectations for all our students and a relentless focus on safeguarding
- Be robust in meeting the challenges of a changing educational landscape and increasingly complex needs
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and the wider educational community
PROSPER Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Linhope PRU. We are striving to further build collaboration across the two schools, grow as a Multi Academy Trust whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our students.
The Head of School will be accountable to the Executive Head Teacher and will also be expected to work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership of the Trust to deliver school improvement.
The successful candidate will have significant pastoral experience in mainstream settings and have a deep understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs and their associated behaviours.
For an application pack, to arrange a visit or an informal chat regarding this post and working at the academy please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie Mcwilliams on 0191 267 6555/07713323792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk.
Completed application forms should be submitted by Friday 23rd February at 11am to Diane Jamieson via email.
Interviews will be held week beginning 26th February 2018
Please ensure that you explain clearly in your application how you meet the person specification. CV’s will not be accepted
PROSPER Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work within the Trust is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received.
Linhope PRU, Linhope Centre,
Linhope Road, West Denton,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE5 2NW
Executive Headteacher: Mr M Jones
About Vision for Education Newcastle
- Vision for Education Newcastle
- Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- NE1 1PG
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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