Head Teacher - Field Gate School - Doncaster

Five Rivers Child Care; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational establishment in Armthorpe, UK, is looking for an inspiring Head Teacher to develop a therapeutic curriculum for pupils. The ideal candidate should demonstrate resilience and commitment to inclusivity, focusing on fostering self-worth in students. This full-time role offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and be part of a close-knit network supporting each other. A proven background in safeguarding is essential. Candidates will benefit from ongoing training and a supportive work environment with competitive perks.

Benefits

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing training and support

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light card

Enhanced maternity package

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Long service and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with a commitment to inclusivity and fostering belonging.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Capacity to develop tailored curriculums for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Develop the leadership team to enhance pupils' learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Successfully implement a curriculum catering to individual students' needs.

Skills

Resilience

Child-centered approach

Leadership

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Holistic and therapeutic approach

Job description

As the Head Teacher, you will develop the leadership team within the school, enabling our pupils to have a bespoke learning experience within the setting that follows therapeutic practice. This will allow you to develop a curriculum catering to each young person's needs, enabling them to flourish and engage with education. You will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to work alongside our local outreach provisions. We are seeking an inspiring Head Teacher who is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and providing our Young People with a sense of belonging and self-worth. You will need to be resilient, child centred and hold the highest expectations for all young people. Field Gate is one of 8 Ofsted Registered schools Five Rivers run, so you will benefit from being part of a close knit network of Headteachers who regularly meet and collaborate. You will need to have a proven background and knowledge within Safeguarding and Child Protection, as well as evidencing a holistic and therapeutic approach to our students and their needs. We are looking for an established leader who is looking for their next step.

To find out more about our School and what we offer, click the link below Field Gate School | Five Rivers Five Rivers is a Social Enterprise that works with children who have experienced Trauma. In addition to our schools we have 10 Children's homes, a Nationwide Fostering Service and a well established Assessment and Therapy Team. As a social enterprise, we invest in our children, young people and employees with learning and development opportunities for all, and we hold Investor In People - Gold Award Hours This is a full-time role, term time follows the local authority schedule Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme