Headteacher
Wishmore Cross Academy
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary, negotiable for the right candidate plus a relocation package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 3 April 2020
Job overview
Salary: Competitive salary, negotiable for the right candidate plus a relocation package
Start date: September 2020
Location: Chobham, Woking, Surrey
NOR: 66
Age range: 9-16
Are you a remarkable leader that wants more?
More opportunity to inspire our children to choose a REMARKABLE LIFE.
Wishmore Cross Academy is a school that requires improvement. There is a great deal of work to be done to improve our school. Based in Chobham in Surrey, we cater for boys who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
The boys are supported in small class sizes, by experienced staff who are able to offer a range of academic, practical and vocational activities. Our approach aims to support their educational achievements and social, emotional & mental health wellbeing. This approach allows the boys to equip themselves with the skills and practical experience they need for life beyond school and into their chosen careers.
You will be an experienced Headteacher, with resilience, determination and an innovative approach. You’ll have a real passion for working with young people with SEMH and have a proven track record in this area. You will be dedicated to leading a challenging, diverse community of boys whilst ensuring you inspire the team to take the school on its journey to improvement. This is not a job for just anyone but you will not be alone.
Wishmore Cross Academy is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. Which is where you come in.
You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country - one where you have more opportunities to forge your own path, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements.
To arrange a school visit or to find out more, call Tanya Bentham, Head of Talent on 0203 947 5689 or email: recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org.
Join us to be part of something special and inspire their remarkable.
Closing date: Friday 3 April 2020
Interview date: Monday 20 April 2020 (Wishmore Cross Academy) and Tuesday 21 April 2020 (London)
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 enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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About Wishmore Cross Academy
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Wishmore Cross is a Special Academy for up to 82 boys (with 80 currently on roll) aged 7 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We provide a highly effective and individual package of education, care and pastoral support to young people who may have had only negative experiences of school. A safe, caring environment supported by high levels of staffing ensures that each pupil has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Based in Chobham, located close to both the M3 and M25 Motorways in the north-west corner of Surrey, the Academy draws pupils from a range of backgrounds, both urban and rural, across Surrey and also neighbouring LEAs.
We're an Academy with a big heart. Staff work closely as a team and pride themselves on never giving up on a pupil. This is, however, a challenging environment where resilience and a deep commitment to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs are paramount.
OFSTED
The Academy is currently under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher, Gareth Howells and Ricardo Hylton, Head of School, who both bring a wealth of experience of SEMH and leadership with them. Since the school moved under their leadership, it is thriving despite the challenges that Covid-19 has brought to the education sector. The OFSTED inspection in late September 2018 judged the Academy as ‘Requires Improvement’ but highlighted many strengths. The staff team are working hard to secure the phased changes required whilst maintaining our child-centred approach to learning.
We are committed to reducing restrictive physical intervention and this helps to create an ethos where physical aggression is rare. We also make use of restorative justice and this is successfully helping pupils to develop self-control, a sense of empathy and an understanding of right and wrong. As a result, over their time in the Academy, pupils develop more tolerant and inclusive values.
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WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
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 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.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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