*This post is for internal applicants only of Active Learning Trust

We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to lead Highfield Ely Academy, our specialist academy in Ely for children and young people aged 2-19 with complex special educational needs. This is an opportunity to build on the school's strengths while driving ambitious improvement, ensuring every pupil receives a high-quality, personalised education that helps them achieve their potential. Working closely with colleagues across Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership for staff, champion inclusive practice, strengthen partnerships with families and professionals, and create a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous development for both pupils and employees.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision, culture and direction that drives continuous school improvement.
Secure high-quality teaching, learning and personalised curriculum provision for pupils with complex SEND needs.
Lead and develop staff, promoting high standards, wellbeing, professional growth and accountability.
Ensure exemplary safeguarding, welfare and inclusion, meeting the educational, health and care needs of every pupil.
Oversee resources, finances and partnerships effectively while maintaining strong accountability to the Trust and stakeholders.

Contact
We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school, offering the opportunity to see the community first-hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Duncan Low, Director of Education, at: duncan.low@activelearningtrust.org

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.

The 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.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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