Satellite Leader

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, resilient and inspirational Satellite Leader to support the leadership of our established School. This is a key leadership role, providing an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and aspirational colleague to contribute to both strategic and operational leadership, working closely with the Headteacher and Trust leaders. The role carries a significant focus on safeguarding (DDSL), behaviour, inclusion and SEND, alongside responsibility for supporting the development of a high quality curriculum.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Headteacher as required, providing consistent, visible leadership and ensuring high standards of safeguarding, behaviour and provision are maintained at all times. This post would suit an experienced senior leader, or a colleague ready to take their first step into senior leadership, who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEMH and complex inclusion needs. Experience of working with pupils with SEND and vulnerable learners is essential.

The Assistant Headteacher will provide strategic and operational support to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in delivering school improvement priorities with a specific focus on the provision at the Copeland Street satellite campus. They will play a key role in implementing initiatives that enhance teaching and learning, pupil outcomes and staff development at this site while upholding the school’s values of Respect Collaboration Trust. They will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for this site, and as Assistant to the SENCO, responsible for the assessment for exam access arrangements and progress against EHCP objectives within the classroom.

You will be a committed and values-driven leader who:

• Has experience of working with young people with SEMH and complex need
• Demonstrates strong leadership in behaviour, inclusion or safeguarding
• Is able to build strong relationships and inspire both pupils and staff
• Has the resilience, emotional intelligence and professional judgement required to lead in a specialist setting
• Shares our unwavering belief that “we never give up”

Our school continues to grow and develop as part of Respect Collaboration Trust, offering strong opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust. We know that our staff are at the heart of our success. We offer:

• A committed and passionate staff team
• A strong commitment to your professional development and leadership growth
• Regular wellbeing support
• A supportive environment where your talents will be recognised, developed and rewarded
• Opportunities for career progression across our expanding Trust
• Access to Employee Assistance Healthcare through Westfield Health

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and will maintain an attitude of “it could happen here”. This post involves substantial contact with children and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We may also undertake an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.