Head of ARB Provision - Cape Cornwall School

About The Role:

Cape Cornwall School is looking to appoint a passionate and committed leader for our Kites ARB who will lead and build on the excellent current provision and strategically develop Kites into the future. The role would suit those with a proven track record of working in SEND with experience of working with children with a range of additional needs; it would suit those working towards or aspiring towards a SENDCO qualification in the future. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

- To be responsible for providing a rich learning experience and effective support for students, in accordance with the Trust and school’s SEND Policy and the SEND Code of Practice.

- To ensure that Educational Health & Care Plans meet the needs of the young people who attend the ARB.

- To have responsibility for leading a team of specialist teaching and support staff in the ARB and liaise with relevant staff, external agencies, parents and primary colleagues.

- To foster a strong sense of inclusion, including maintaining strong links between the ARB and the rest of the school.

- To ensure that the links between the ARB and wider agencies are effective and support the education and personal development of the young people who attend the ARB.

You will share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and aspiration for every student and will be determined to ensure the very best outcomes for children. You will also work in partnership with colleagues within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust Schools.  We would be happy to arrange a visit to Kites in the first instance. 

To discuss this opportunity or to arrange a visit to Cape Cornwall School, please contact Jon Hall, Headteacher, at: jhall@cape.tpacademytrust.org 

About You:

You will have a child-centered approach and will provide a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and out.  Ideally, you will have recent experience and will share our vision and values to join our school.

Individuals must demonstrate a significant contribution to secondary school improvement and an enthusiasm to embrace the opportunities of leading our school with a strong community identity. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family-friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying for are within the subject title of the email. 

Please note we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for receiving applications is 12.00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mr J Hall, Headteacher, on 01736 788501 or at jhall@cape.tpacademytrust.org 

Interviews to be held during the week beginning 5th May 2025

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.