Headteacher

Group 6: NOR 204

Nurturing talent • Sharing learning • Celebrating life

Seven Hills School is an inspirational and diverse community, which nurtures talents, shares learning and celebrates life. Our central commitment is to provide an outstanding curriculum and school experience for all our students. Teaching at the school takes place in a rich learning environment and is designed to inspire and create activity, curiosity and engagement. We pride ourselves on helping to influence and shape future citizens who can achieve in their own individual goals and aspirations while supporting the wellbeing of others.

We are looking to recruit an inspirational Headteacher who will shape the vision and strategic direction of the school and have high aspirations for our young people and staff. Supported by governors and an experienced SLT, you will be outward-facing, building relationships at local, regional and national level, with experience of collaborative working. Seven Hills offers post-16 education, delivered in a separate specialist off-site provision called The Bridge, which is shared with Talbot Specialist School. Seven Hills also provides support and training to the wider educational community through Fusion SEND Hub.

We are looking for a positive and resilient school leader who will:

• Empower staff to deliver a holistic curriculum that meets the needs of all students, inspiring and engaging them in preparation for their journey to adulthood
• Maintain high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school
• Recognise the importance of student experience, ensuring that school is something our students enjoy and look forward to
• Be committed to and engaged with the wellbeing and professional development of all our staff members
• Work strategically with a strong governance team to provide vision and leadership in a changing and challenging education landscape
• Be visible and accessible, continuing the school’s strong and positive relationships with parents, carers and the school community’s partners

In return, we can offer the opportunity to:

• Lead a successful and financially stable school, working with partners across the city
• Work with a happy, talented and committed staff team, and a governing body which is committed to your ongoing professional development
• Work with and make a real difference to the lives of our students

Although candidates should have an understanding of working with young people with SEND, we welcome applications from those working in mainstream settings. Candidates should demonstrate how they meet the attached person specification, with evidence of positive impact.

Seven Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records and DBS Children’s Barred List check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy at:

https://www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk/safeguarding/

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Tracy Mycroft, HR Manager, on 0114 274 3560. For an informal conversation with the current Headteacher, Clive Rockliff, please contact the school in the first instance.

Completed applications forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk or by phoning 0776677 3682.

Please use the attached Sheffield City Council application form. We are unable to consider CVs or applications not submitted on this form.

Closing date for applications: 4.30pm on Thursday 10th March 2022

Assessment centre and interviews: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th March 2022