Primary Phase Leader (Head of Primary)- Children's Education - SEMH

Hillcrest Jubilee School is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated education provision that provides support to 40 pupils aged 8-16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The School has an excellent reputation for making a difference to the lives of children and young people we support, helping them to succeed personally, academically and socially. The curriculum at our education provision provides a structured and supportive environment and is planned to meet the personal, academic and pastoral needs of the pupils at each stage of their schooling.

We are within a commutable distance of Havant, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Chichester and Petersfield and other surrounding towns and villages.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality foster care and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we care for.

Our specialist care, education and therapeutic services support children and young adults with complex needs and learning disabilities including autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our approach increases the likelihood of positive outcomes by creating an established platform for each pupil, foster child and resident to develop both personally and academically, preparing them for their transition to adulthood.

Working as a Primary Phase Leader we require for you to have the ambition and drive to develop our primary faculty. You will be the main lead in forming and implementing methods to improve teaching and learning across our primary division and will work with and manage four primary teachers within our school and have the responsibility for providing vision, leadership and direction for the continuing development of the school. 

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis and would suit an experienced senior teacher who is looking to join our SLT and has a genuine interest in working with and supporting children in an SEN environment, specifically Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties. 

Following a thorough induction, the main duties as a Primary Phase Leader will include:

• Facilitate and encourage learning which enables students to achieve high standards

• Help achieve high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective action plans and development

• Establish and developing school policies

• Share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all children

• Give support and guidance to all staff in the execution of their duties

• Developing the primary tasks of both education and care, maintaining focus on the needs of young people.

Key Skills Required

• Hold a nationally recognised degree and relevant Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) as a primary teacher

• Ideally, have experience of working within an SEN setting although not essential

• Previous supervisory experience and be able to lead and motivate a team of teaching staff

• Good knowledge of both safeguarding procedures and relevant regulatory body legislation

• Effective communication skills with the ability to build ongoing, positive relationships with the students

Please apply online now or call Recruitment on 0330 998 0441 for further information.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Please note, although Outcomes First Group salaries are in-line with the National Teachers PayScale, Terms & Conditions of this position are specific to Outcomes First Group

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.