Head of Faculty – Life Skills - Heathfield - ref. e47742719
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Job Title: Head of Faculty – Life SkillsLocation: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40.5 hours per week, Mon/Wed/Thur/Fr 8:30am-4:30pm, Tue 8:30am-5pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Faculty – Life Skills to join our close-knit team at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.
About the role
To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty. Monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinators as appropriate. To be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages.
To be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students. To deploy financial and physical resources within the faculty effectively to support the school and faculty development plans.
To work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the whole school faculty strategy.
Specific responsibilities for this role:
To develop and lead an inspirational PSHE, RSE and Citizenship curriculum to be delivered across all key stages including SMSC/BV.to complete a termly audit of homework across the school, to assess the frequency and quality of homework set
to work alongside the intervention coordinator to ensure appropriate interventions are offered for all students, including those who are gifted and talented
Raise the awareness of healthy schools’ status across the whole school
Be accountable for securing healthy schools’ status annually
To deliver weekly assemblies and weekly student council meetings
Essential
Relevant honours degree & QTS.Knowledge of recent developments in learning and teaching.
A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progress.
A good understanding of effective ways to facilitate learning.
A strong understanding of the relevant subject curriculum.
Good working knowledge of all Key Stage subject related qualifications.
Previous experience of working in an SEN environment (highly desirable).
About Us
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon.
Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.
We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each young person.Everything that we do is based on thoroughly understanding the needs of our students and how we can best support them in achieving positive outcomes.
Our approach is caring, positive and adaptable, and is underpinned by a thorough theoretical knowledge. Our staff come from relevant educational and therapeutic backgrounds and have extensive experience of supporting young people with a range of needs.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.- You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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