Established in 1995, The Lioncare School is an innovative DfES registered, small independent S.E.M.H Therapeutic School in Brighton & Hove, offering a special, trauma-informed curriculum for up to 17 children and young people aged 6-16 who have complex learning needs and who require substantial positive behavior, and relational, support in order to access learning.

The Lioncare School is now looking for a new Head Teacher.

You will be an experienced leader who has a proven record of inspiring and capturing the very best from children and the adults who work with them, of centering progress and achievement in the most challenging of circumstances, and have an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to keep a school safe, compliant, and at the very least, good in all ways.

Supported by an experienced and committed team of teachers, a dedicated pastoral and learning support team, and excellent administrators, your task will be to further advance our unique therapeutic curriculum model in the context of the complexities and rewards of working with vulnerable children aged from 6-16 who need safe specialist, attachment-aware provision. You will be key in fostering a community that is compassionate and tenacious in preparing children for their next steps, and your capacity to develop and support the well- being of all is crucial. In addition, you will have a proven ability to work positively with families, carers, local authorities, statutory processes and regulators.  You will display personal qualities of authenticity, reliability, good humor, empathy and flexibility. The Head Teacher of this small school is currently expected to act as SENCO and Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding.

Further details about The Lioncare School, can be found on the School pages of this website.

We offer:

• Pay in line with national pay scales and clear salary progression
• Excellent training and opportunities for continuous professional development in therapeutic models, including further post-graduate opportunities for the right candidate
• Continuous support from the Executive Team, including regular supervision
• Effective practice support, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching from both our Executive Team and external consultancy,
• Working in one of the country’s leading providers of accredited therapeutic childcare and education
• A supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
• Real job satisfaction
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children & young people

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Practice, there are no circumstances where a CV is an appropriate method of application for employment with The Lioncare Group, and only a fully completed Application Form will be accepted.

References will always be followed up and any offer of employment is always subject to pre-employment checks being undertaken; these include confirmation of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and a thorough check for any prohibitions, sanctions, and restrictions that might prevent you from taking part in certain activities or working in specific positions.

Established in 1995, The Lioncare School is an innovative DfES registered, independent S.E.M.H  Therapeutic School in Brighton & Hove, offering a special, trauma-informed curriculum for up to 17 children and young people aged 6-16 who have complex learning needs and who require substantial positive behavior and relational support in order to access learning.

The Lioncare School is looking for an passionate and resilient teacher to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider of therapeutic education. Able to embrace an innovative curriculum model, child-centered systems and holding high expectations you will be an exceptional teacher who understands the challenges and rewards of working with vulnerable children aged from 6-16 who need specialist, attachment-aware provision. Essential personal qualities are good humour, empathy, balance and robustness; in addition a proven ability to inspire reluctant learners with complex needs, and an understanding of working with violence and aggression are all key skills for this post.

We are keen to find the right individual to join our therapeutic community and therefore we are looking for either:

• An experienced SEND Key Stage Four practitioner capable of supporting learners with their transition to Post 16 provision through effective advice and guidance and the delivery of suitable qualifications, up to, and including, GCSE.
• A creative and resilient Key Stage Three teacher with substantial experience in working through challenging behaviors to promote excellent progress in key skills.

We would also welcome applications from experienced Upper Key Stage Two  teachers looking to challenge and develop their skills.

We offer:

• Good pay, and salary progression
• Excellent training and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Effective practice support, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching
• Working in one of the country’s leading providers of accredited therapeutic childcare and education
• A supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
• Real job satisfaction
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children & young people

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