Job profile

Owing to the retirement of our current headteacher, the Management Committee is seeking to appoint a strong and effective headteacher to develop, lead and manage our growing PRU (presently 7 sites),

Pinderfields Hospital Pupil Referral Unit (PHPRU) provides educational opportunities for children and young people between 2 and 19 years with medical needs and /or SEN in a range of settings.

PHPRU is not a typical PRU, it works with the LA to support pupils who are currently medically unfit to attend in the short term and those in hospital. However, it also has a key role to play in providing early years assessment and specialist placements for pupils with EHC plans in partnership with the LA, and is involved in future developments of the offer across the district.

This results in a multi-site approach to meeting a range of SEND needs:

• Forest Wood Centre
• Early Years Assessment Centre
• Thornes Centre
• Woodlands Centre
• Limes Centre
• Hospital and Interim Tuition
• Education support for secondary -age students at Wrenthorpe Centre
• Bespoke support to other schools and academies through service level agreements

The Management Committee is looking for an exceptional individual who:

• can provide high calibre, inspirational leadership to continue the PRU’s journey to provide an outstanding educational experience
• is passionate about teaching and learning and believes in maximising the potential of all children and young people in this fully inclusive Pupil Referral Unit

• has the ability and commitment to build on our excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders including parents, Management Committee, other schools and academies, outside agencies and the wider community
• has the drive to continue the development of the PRU sites

The Management Committee is fully committed, active and supportive of the school and can offer a warm and friendly environment

Ofsted Inspectors said, amongst other things:  

• “Committee members are well informed and recommendations from their regular visits are helping to guide the PRU’s work”
• “Pupils say they feel safe and well cared for”
• “The development of pupil’s confidence and self-esteem is a strength”
• “Learning is enriched by visits and residential experiences, especially for children who attend the Early Years Assessment Centre and Wrenthorpe Centre”

Visits are encouraged, and are being held on the mornings of 25^th September and 1^st October.  Please contact Diane Cameron, Business Manager, on 01924 298351 option 9 who will be able to arrange the date of your visit.

For more information about the PRU please visit our website (www.pinderfieldshospitalpru.co.uk)

Completed application forms should be returned to Pinderfields Hospital PRU, The Wrenthorpe Centre, Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0LW (email admin@hospitalschools.wakefield.sch.uk) by Friday 4^th October 2024 for shortlisting on Tuesday 8^th October. Interview date 15-16^th October 2024.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Satisfactory pre-employment checks and references will be required. You will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information