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Job Title: Head of Education/Deputy Head
About Us: Overworld AMP Ltd is currently a pioneering, state-of-the-art Independent Alternative Provision, dedicated to serving the needs of neurodiverse young people aged 8-25 with a variety of special educational & care needs. Most of our learners have an Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP).
You will be joining Overworld AMP at a pivotal time; as we register with Ofsted for Independent school status & prepare for our upcoming expansion! Our future goals are to set-up multiple schools & APs around the country.Our learning programmes blend certificated, accredited, & holistic learning tailored to the individual needs & interests of our learners. We scaffold tasks around what learners are passionate about. For example, if a learner is interested in becoming a You Tuber, our teaching will focus on creating content for their channel, embedding tasks like writing scripts & video descriptions to meet English targets, & enhancing verbal communication through video presentations.
Technical skills are developed through editing, 3D modelling, coding, or setting up hardware & software, ensuring a hands-on, goal-oriented learning experience.
The Role: As the Head of Education/Deputy Head, you will:
- Oversee the entire educational offering at Overworld AMP
- Act as the conduit between the Director, the Chief Ops Manager, the Finance Team, the Care Team, the Quality & Training Manager/HR & the Head of Curriculum & the educational department heads
- Manage five departments: (currently) Mentoring, Game Development, Digital Media, Personal & Social Development & Maths & English, which will be staffed by at least Level 3 trained professionals
- With the Care Team oversee the preparation & execution of staff schedules
- Monitor student engagement & progression
- Identify & address performance issues or staff shortages
- Identify opportunities for staff upskilling & career progression
- Work on course development & departmental growth with the Head of Curriculum to ensure our offerings always remain engaging, current & relevant
- Any other opportunities delegated to you
What we're looking for in you:
- Ability to commit to 37.5hr/week, on-site
- >3yrs teaching/tutoring experience with at least a PGCE (QTS would be ideal)
- Excellent project management skills ideally within the context of running a department
- Experience teaching neurodiverse students
- Strong understanding of differentiated instruction & individualised learning approaches
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
- Patience, a strong work ethic, adaptability
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families & colleagues
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to take annual leave within school holiday time
- An interest in gaming &/or creative media is an advantage!
Benefits:
- Salary is negotiable
- Pension & health insurance
- Opportunities for professional development (e.g. upskill to QTS) & career progression
- Supportive & inclusive work environment
- Chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodiverse young people
Application Deadline: 6th January
Safeguarding Commitment: Overworld AMP Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff & volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & require two reference checks.
Join Us: Rather than focusing on “fixing” neurodiverse young people, our Assisted Mentoring Programme builds on their inherent strengths, providing support for the present and hope for the future. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-timePay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Camberley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you ever worked in an SEMH school, PRU, special education, social care or youth programme?
- What is your teaching qualification?
Experience:
- teaching/tutoring: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person