Job Description

Package Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as an Headteacher

The successful candidate will:

Under the overall direction, the Headteacher plays a lead role in formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils Provide direction and line management of the senior leadership team Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement To have a central responsibility for raising the quality of teaching and learning and for pupils' achievement. Setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes Manage safeguarding across the school and act according to Keeping Children Safe in Education. Provide curriculum leadership across the school Lead regular reviews of all school systems to ensure statutory requirements are being met and improved on where appropriate Lead on Ofsted inspections including the independent schools' standards Manage staff development programmes and school resources Lead on formulating and reviewing the School Development Plan

Our ideal candidate will have:

A committed and passionate view of students with SEND At least two years' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision QTS/QTLS is requirement

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

NEST enhanced pension scheme Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a 500 referral bonus between you Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Access to a blue light discount card Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts Life assurance

At North Bridge Enterprise College

It is my pleasure to welcome you to North Bridge Enterprise College. The college opened in 2013 for pupils who have been or are at risk of permanent exclusion due to their challenging behaviours, and for those pupils who require more specialised interventions than can be provided in a mainstream college. Focusing on KS3 to KS4.


The school provides a safe learning environment, re-engaging them in their education with a focus on preparation for post 16. North Bridge provides a personalised learning environment. All staff ensure we offer a warm, friendly, inviting school that offers a broad curriculum. We have high expectations for our pupils academically and aim to provide a curriculum that both inspires and challenges them.


More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.