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.

Key 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.

What we are looking for:

• A hardworking and loyal professional with a commitment to educational excellence.
• 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.
• An outstanding teacher.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• A leader with an eye for detail and the ability to prepare sensitive documentation.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in a thriving school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Sidegate Primary School and help shape the future of our pupils!

The Active Learning Trust is 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 to 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.

We only accept applications submitted online via MyNewTerm, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.