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Headteacher

Pioneer School

Essex

  • Expired
Salary:
L29-L35, £76,814-£88,102
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2016
Apply by:
15 May 2016

Job overview

Pioneer School is a purpose built mixed, day special school designated for children and young people aged 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.

Our existing Headteacher is retiring at the end of this academic year and he has laid strong foundations for the future. Pioneer School is part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a network of 67 primary, secondary and special academies.

Are you: -

  • A strong strategic leader who will take the school forward onto the next stage of its development?
  • Passionate and ambitious about special school provision and achieving the best for children and young people?
  • Able to be an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellent leadership in a complex and changing environment?
  • Able to demonstrate a solid and proven track record in raising standards and improving school effectiveness?
  • Someone who is dedicated to inclusion at every level? 

In return, we offer an exciting opportunity to lead our school, where you will be able to shape and influence the outcomes for a group of exceptional children.

Our new Principal will enjoy the autonomy of headship whilst working in partnership with the regional cluster of academies and our regional director of education, with support from a committed local governing body.

Visits to the academy are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Cathy Duff on 01268 243300 or cduff@pioneerspecialschool.org.

Closing date: Monday 16 May 2016
Interviews: Monday 23, Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 May 2016

For an informal discussion or for an application form contact Tanya Bentham on 0845 453 0088 or email recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhance checks as part of our Prevent duty.

NOR: 145
Age Range: 3 – 19

Location: Basildon, Essex

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About Pioneer School

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  • Pioneer School
  • Pioneer School, Ghyllgrove, Basildon
  • Essex
  • SS14 2LA
  • United Kingdom
+44 1268 243300

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We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.

With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.

The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.

Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.

In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.

Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans.  We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.

Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '

Values and Ethos

We are committed to providing all our pupils with an excellent educational

experience that supports them in becoming confident, respectful and caring individuals.

We do this by providing:

  • A stimulating and exciting curriculum
  • A safe, stimulating learning environment offering therapeutic, sensory and
  • medical interventions when needed
  • Skilled staff who have access to high quality training
  • Partnerships with parents and positive links with the community
  • An environment where everyone is of equal worth and is treated with dignity and respect

Community Code

We have a Community Code that underpins our values.

Care for each other

  • Be helpful to others
  • Be generous in thoughts and actions
  • Give consideration to the needs of others
  • Be charitable
  • Show compassion and kindness

Show respect

  • Show understanding and tolerance towards each other
  • Be kind and polite
  • Value the views of others
  • Demonstrate fairness in your actions

Have confidence

  • Be self assuredShow dedication and the will to succeed
    Trust in those who support you
    Have the courage to persevere

Aims

Entitlement - all children are entitled to equality of opportunity and high quality learning experiences;

Empowerment - all children are people first and have a basic human need for realising their self-worth and raising self-esteem;

Enablement - all children have potential to learn from quality learning experiences.

It is the aim of Pioneer School Staff, with the help of our multi-agency partners, to provide children and young people with the highest possible standard of education and care through recognition of their individual needs, thus enabling them to realise their full potential.

We are committed to offering our pupils access and entitlement to a broad differentiated and relevant curriculum which meets their individual needs and which prepares them realistically for the future.

Our Curriculum

To view our curriculum please click here 

Ofsted

At the recent Ofsted inspection (30 -1 May 2019) inspectors found that Pupils make substantial progress, personally and academically, across the full curriculum during their time at the school. This is because of the high-quality teaching they receive. Pupils make remarkable progress in communication, reading, writing and mathematics they join in lessons with enthusiasm; lessons proceed easily and well.

The report also complimented the way that teachers and teaching assistants met the wide range of needs within classes. Commenting that 'Teaching captures pupils’ interests. Pupils often experience a sense of awe and wonder when learning. For example, the immersive room is an excellent provision for pupils to fully experience different and engaging environments.'

Inspectors were also impressed by the attitude of the students. They felt that behaviour of pupils was outstanding. Inspectors also felt that the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.

To view the full Ofsted report please click  https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/pioneer-school/statutory-information/ofsted-reports

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences  that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme).  Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

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