Assistant Head of Hub - Alternative College Hub - based at Therfield School, Leatherhead
The Inclusive Education Trust (IET) is looking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Head of Hub. This new role is an exciting opportunity to continue to build and develop a bespoke provision to truly support reducing exclusions in Surrey.
We are therefore looking to appoint an inspirational, forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of success to support the leadership of the IET Alternative College Hub on the next stage of its development. We are looking to appoint a leader who is committed, flexible, strategic and passionate who possesses the necessary skills, confidence, drive and determination to lead our dedicated staff in a creative and collaborative manner ensuring that all students are given the best opportunity of success.
The Alternative College Hub houses several provisions that IET operates to support young people at risk of permanent exclusions. At the current time The IET Alternative College and Aspire Project operate within the Hub.
The IET Alternative College (AC) began as an idea in 2021 supporting a small number of students from the IET secondary schools who were struggling to access the AP Academy curriculums post-Covid. Over the past few years the AC has grown significantly where it can support in excess of 60 Year 7-11 students in an academic year who are referred from schools far and wide.
The IET Alternative College (AC) is a virtual and face to face offer for students struggling to access mainstream education. At the AC, students are taught online or face to face in small groups by IET specialist-trained staff. The current offer focuses on:- Maths, English, Personal Growth.
In September 2022, The Aspire Project was conceived in partnership with mainstream secondary schools from the south of Surrey. The Aspire Project supports up to 48 KS4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and provides them with a bespoke curriculum of both academic and vocational learning. The current academic offer is Maths, English, Personal Growth with Construction, Mechanics, Hair & Barbering, Childcare, Beauty and Food.
In addition to adept leadership skills, the successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge as a classroom practitioner and possess the flexibility and creativity to teach other subjects with a good understanding of Special Education, Mainstream Education and / or Pupil Referral Units. We are open to applications from teachers with any subject specialism.
This is a permanent position starting 1st September 2024.
The successful candidate will be: -
- Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
- Ability to lead and inspire staff.
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality learning for all young people.
- Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
- An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents,
- Local Governance Board and other stakeholders.
- Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Positive, honest, open and responsive to change with a good sense of humour.
As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits: -
- A competitive salary
- A chromebook
- 'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
- Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
- Sociable and friendly staff
- Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you are a successful Assistant Head or aspiring Assistant Head with strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date is: Thursday 2nd May 2024
Interviews will take place : Week beginning 6th May 2024
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact: - Rita Rogerson (Director of School Support and Outreach) contact details can be found on the application page.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.