Principal
- Organisation
- Cuckmere House as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Seaford
- Salary
- £73,508 - £91,633 per annum
- Closing date
- 09/05/2024
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 32.5
- Job type
- Teaching and Leadership
- Job reference
- ACAD/TP/247317/40296
- Job reference
- ACAD/TP/247317/40296
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Seaford
- Salary
- £73,508 - £91,633 per annum
- Closing date
- 09/05/2024
- Organisation
- Cuckmere House as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 32.5
- Job type
- Teaching and Leadership
Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 09 May 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cuckmere House School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust
Eastbourne Road
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 4BA
Phone: 01323 893319
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: www.sabden.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Cuckmere House
Principal
Full-time, Permanent
Leadership pay range
L19 £73,508 to L28 £91,633p.a.
The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school across East Sussex. The Trust is also in the pre-opening phase of opening a new SEMH Free School on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.
Cuckmere House School is an 'Outstanding' special school, in Seaford, and is part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust. As one of three specials schools within the Trust, we make provision for children and young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, all of whom have an Education Health Care plan (EHCP). We are ambitious in our drive to improve outcomes for all our learners.
A unique opportunity has arisen for the post of Principal at Cuckmere House School in Seaford East Sussex.
Cuckmere House School is a vibrant, aspirational and diverse school. The school includes a primary Flexible Learning Provision (FLP) for pupils at risk of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream school and a specialist ASD facility based half a mile from the main school site.
Cuckmere House School is a unique school to be part of; it is committed to ensuring that each child can access the highest possible standard of education and where they can be supported to better manage their behaviour, emotional and mental health needs. Cuckmere House provides an engaging learning environment that encourages learners to become independent and self-motivated. Through its skilled staff, the team builds strong and supportive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers, which creates an excellent foundation to work together. This helps to achieve the schools aim of ensuring that each young person can learn and develop the skills to be able to engage purposefully in their education and, as they move through the school, be able to make well-informed choices about their future and therefore contribute positively to their community.
Cuckmere House offers an outstanding curriculum within engaging classroom environments, which promote well-being and independence. Regular outdoor and off site activities enrich the broad and balanced curriculum and enable pupils to thrive within school and their community. Personalised plans, consistent practice and expert staff enable pupils to gradually self-manage their behaviour and develop skills to engage fully in their educational offer. Safeguarding processes are rigorous and ensure pupils are safe and well cared for. All staff strive to continuously improve outcomes for all pupils, both in their academic studies and in their personal development. Robust attendance mechanisms are in place and increasing attendance for the hardest to reach pupils is an ongoing priority.
The Principal will work closely with the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team and School Senior Leadership Team to further develop and strengthen the work and reach of the school in securing outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of outstanding teaching, leadership & management experience and a comprehensive understanding of SEMH needs. They will have the ability to inspire and develop skilled staff, hold staff to account and to maintain a supportive and aspirational culture within the school. They will be solution focussed, resilient and an exceptional communicator. They will have the ability to demonstrate high-level organisation and operational management skills.
The successful candidate will be able to confidently analyse and act upon data, both internal and national to maintain and continuously develop the highest quality of education for Cuckmere House pupils. They will be astute with sound evaluative and development planning skills. The successful candidate will be inspirational, influential and committed to working as part of a small but growing specialist Multi-Academy Trust.
The new Principal will be accountable to The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust working closely under the guidance and with the support of the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
If you would like to find out more information or arrange a visit please email Leanne Gilbey, People Operations Manager at recruitment@sabden.org.uk.
For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies
The closing date for completed applications is by 12 noon Tuesday 9th May 2024
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.