Head Teacher (Co)

Co – Head Teachers required for Riverside Meadows Academy from January 2023. (Group 3 - special school L20 – 24 with scope for additional points for an exceptional candidate).

We are searching for two amazing Head Teachers for January 2023 to be Co – Head Teachers for our friendly and welcoming SEMH special school at St Neots and Wisbech sites for Riverside Meadows Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for two inspirational and passionate leaders to work together to lead and develop our SEMH special school into the future and to prepare for the opening of a replacement building in Wisbech in July 2023 and a future de- amalgamation.

Riverside Meadows Academy is an SEMH special school for pupils aged 11 – 16 with some pupils with additional needs.  It is part of Horizons Education Trust and has a central team to support all schools within the Trust.

If you:

·        have the abilities to lead an SEMH special school as a Head Teacher and want to leave your unique footprint as part of a positive journey;

·        have strong leadership and management skills either as an existing Head Teacher, Head of School or someone who has extensive Leadership experience of SEMH in another leadership role and has NPQH;

·        have the ability to further develop a clear vision with the current leadership team, staff, parents and governors.

·        Motivated by collaboration and ethical leadership to work with the other special schools in the MAT for Horizons Education Trust and other special schools locally and within region.

·        Desire to support the longer - term future of the Trust and to able to provide a strategic vision for SEMH based on evidence - based practice.

We can offer you:

·        a friendly and welcoming SEMH School;

·        a supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team;

·        a school where all staff with your leadership can be valued and have a strong sense of commitment to pupils and support an ethos belonging;

·        a supportive induction period working alongside the Executive Headteacher and other Head Teachers in the Trust.

·        friendly pupils and families who appreciate the school, some of whom have had a challenging journey so far but appreciate steadfast help and support;

·        the opportunity for you to use your school improvement skills

·        opportunities to develop the work of the school to develop the curriculum and preparation for adulthood with other partners.

Benefits of working in our Trust:

·       Access to Teacher pension scheme

·       Employee Assistance Programme (Medigold)

·       Perks box

·       Continued professional development

For full information about the two posts as Co – Head Teachers at Riverside Meadows Academy with Horizons Education Trust please visit the website:

 www.horizon.org.uk

Apply for these posts by application form and letter of application and return to Jon Panther, Executive Assistant jpanther@horizons.org.uk

Horizons Education Trust is committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check.

For further information about these Co – Head Teacher posts contact:

Dr Kim Taylor OBE, Executive Headteacher/ CEO and leave your contact details or query in confidence. exechead@horizons.org.uk