Head of SEU (Specialist Education Unit)

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Job Description

• Sidegate Primary School - Ipswich IP4 4JD
• £51,027 - £56,316 per annum
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 6495

Your role

Are you an inspirational leader and teacher with a passion for education? Sidegate Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive school with over 650 pupils, is seeking a dedicated leader to join the Specialist Education Unit (SEU). Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing a broad and rich curriculum that nurtures every child's character and prepares them for their next learning journey.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the SEU unit with creativity and resilience, ensuring high-quality education for all students
• Foster strong relationships with staff, parents, and external providers to enhance support for pupils with complex needs
• Promote a diverse curriculum and a range of extra-curricular activities that engage and inspire learners
• Drive continuous school improvement initiatives that benefit students, staff, and the wider community.

You will need:

• to be a hardworking and loyal professional with a commitment to educational excellence.
• to be a reflective senior leader who is innovative and solutions focused.
• proven experience in leading in an educational setting, with a focus on inclusivity and diverse needs.
• to be an outstanding teacher.
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• to be a leader with an eye for detail and the ability to prepare sensitive documentation.

About us

Seize Opportunity, Create Success

Sidegate is a vibrant three-form entry primary school in the north of Ipswich. The school hosts a 25 place Specialist Education Unit for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, giving approximately 655 pupils on roll. The school boasts large grounds, an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and excellent ICT provision. We pride ourselves in the broad and engaging curriculum we offer our pupils; sport, arts and culture feature highly and are used to enhance the curriculum in all areas. The school received a 'Good' Ofsted rating in October 2022. Sidegate became an academy in May 2014 with The Active Learning Trust (ALT). ALT allows each of their schools to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils in the school. They work closely with the school, providing specialist advisory support and a strong professional development offer. We work closely with other schools in the ALT Ipswich Hub, the Northgate Pyramid of Schools and network with other schools with Specialist Education Units.

At Sidegate Primary School we aim to:

• enable and expect all learners to achieve their potential, strive for excellence and overcome any barriers to success.
• continuously reflect and improve on what we do and what we offer to our learning community
• grow a passion for learning that remains with learners throughout their lives
• create an environment where learners feel safe, secure and supported; are eager to take risks in their learning and are encouraged to be active, curious and to explore new things
• give learners the basic skills required to access the primary curriculum and beyond
• give learners access to the tools and technology needed to create and innovate
• provide a balanced, broad and creative curriculum which enables all learners to develop their individual talents
• support pupils to become determined, confident, motivated and resilient young people who have goals and ambitions they can aspire to
• create effective learning partnerships between school, pupils, families and the wider community
• give learners the skills to become thoughtful, reflective, open-minded citizens who respect and understand others and can challenge stereotypes
• give learners an understanding of the need for sustainability and the environmental impact of all that they do.
• Sidegate Primary School and The Active Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

How to apply:

Read thejob description (pdf) and person specification (pdf)

Apply via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140822/EDV-2024-SPS-93937

Closing date: 9am, 22 October 2024.
Interview date: 25 October 2024.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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