Head of Department for a Special School in Croydon
Salary: TLR 2 maximum and SEN minimum allowance;
Job type: Full Time, Permanent;
Start date: Spring term 2025;
Apply by: 25 October 2024.
Job overview:
£ 7,847 – TLR2 Maximum;
Teacher’s Term and Conditions Apply;
Full Time;
Term time – Minimum directed hours 32.5 hours per week plus as required;
Start date: 1st January 2025 (spring term).
The Headteacher and Governing Body invite applications from highly motivated and experienced individuals with energy and vision to join our excellent and dedicated team as our new Head of Middle Department
St Giles is a school for pupils with complex health needs, physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties. The school caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 and our learners are from PMLD, SLD and MLD learning pathways.
In our last Ofsted April 2023 we continued to be identified as a ‘Good School’.
We have a strong commitment to providing bespoke education which meets individuals’ needs and provides a memorable learning experience for all.
We are looking for:
A Head of Middle Department who can provide strategic vision and leadership in all aspects of education. The successful candidate will be positive, forward thinking and able to communicate effectively.
The successful candidate will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of complex SEND pupils;
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of ASD pupils;
- Have knowledge, understanding and leadership of the fact that behaviour is a form of communication;
- Show the experience required to be responsible for an irresistible Curriculum;
- Be committed to providing a high level of Safeguarding for pupils and the school community in all areas of school life;
- Have ambitious expectations for all pupils with SEN and disabilities;
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of, and manage a large team;
- Have the skills and ability to provide professional leadership and management of relevant school staff in order to enhance their effectiveness;
- Be professional and highly motivated with the ability to inspire others.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our very special pupils and to have fun;
- A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team;
- A supportive and inclusive school community where everyone is valued;
- A bespoke programme of CPD;
- A highly skilled and supportive governing body with a strong commitment to the school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Please complete the on-line application form and write a letter of application showing your experience in relation to the job description and person specification which can also be obtained from the Headteacher, Mr Stephen Hehir: office@st-gilesschool.co.uk
Closing date: 12.00 pm on Friday 25th October 2024;
Shortlisting: will take place on Monday 28th October 2024;
Interviews: will take place on week beginning Monday 28th October 2024 or week beginning Monday 4th November 2024.
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