Headteacher Opportunity

About us

Tulip Academy

Tulip Academy is a specialist school for children and young adults aged 2 to 19 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, with 215 currently on role. Situated across two campuses, Springview and Waterside, in the market town of Spalding, Lincolnshire, the school caters for young people in the town and surrounding areas. Each of the sites have benefitted from significant, multi-million-pound investment in recent years including a brand-new building at Waterside. Both sites have excellent facilities, including a hydro pool at Springview, providing bright and motivational learning environments for pupils and staff. Further building work is planned at Waterside which will add capacity for another 30 pupils. Our mission of ‘Making every Moment Matter’ puts learners first, preparing them for their futures and helping them develop knowledge and skills which will allow them to thrive in adult life.

We have a strong and dedicated team, and every child and young person is treated with respect to ensure that their rights, needs and aspirations, personal preferences and pathways remain central to the school’s organisation. We want our pupils to be empowered and to benefit in the future from a meaningful and rewarding adulthood.

Community Inclusive Trust

CIT is a multi-academy trust, formed in 2014, and has schools across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. The trust currently has 9 mainstream primary schools and 7 schools for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND). The trust also supports Leicestershire County Council to run Loughborough & North Charnwood Inclusion Partnership. We firmly believe in the power of collaboration, and as such, our schools work closely together to share best practices, with regular meetings for Headteachers, leaders, and staff to facilitate this.

Our vision is simple: to create inclusive, nurturing environments where all students, regardless of their background or needs, can thrive and reach their full potential. We are a forward-thinking trust that values innovation, collaboration, and the development of both our students and staff.

At CIT, we run the LEARN SEND Hub, which manages continuous professional development (CPD) across the trust. The hub offers a wide range of free training opportunities for all our schools, catering to all levels – from headship and leadership support to ECT training and specific interventions such as Lego Therapy and ELSA.

Joining us as a Headteacher means being part of a supportive and dynamic network of leaders who are passionate about making a difference. You will have the opportunity to shape the direction of your school, backed by a strong central team that offers support, professional development, and resources to ensure your success. At CIT, we believe in empowering our leaders, providing them with the autonomy to inspire their teams while fostering a culture of shared values and collective responsibility.

Further information can be found at www.tulip-cit.co.uk and www.citacademies.co.uk