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Pshe/Careers Teacher and Careers Leader - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Goldwyn School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7041-182T
  • Posted:12/03/2019
  • Pay:MPS plus SENA
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:29/03/2019 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 3 April 2019

Advert

Required for September 2019

MPS/UPS + SENA. Possibility of TLR

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to lead this vital area of school life. The successful candidate will be required to lead and teach PSHE and careers education within the KS3 and KS4 curriculum at Goldwyn Ashford and be responsible for careers education across all Goldwyn Centres as Careers Leader. 

The successful candidate will develop, lead and continually review the School’s Careers Strategy and Policy. In addition the postholder will have an understanding of the implication of CEIAG in terms of meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks. 

The successful candidate will:

  • have a passion for teaching and learning especially within the SEN sector
  • lead the design and implementation of an outstanding PSHE/Careers curriculum and education across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • ensure PSHE and Careers are thriving throughout the school and ensure the highest levels of engagement of all students
  • act as the Careers Leader across all Goldwyn Centres
  • Provide a Level 2 PSHE or Careers qualification at KS4

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the provision of a rich learning experience for students. Should you wish to be part of our future we welcome your application.

If you require any further information, please contact Pete Lewis, Vice Principal on 01233 622958 or email: pete.lewis@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 March 2019

Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

 

Goldwyn School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment 

References may be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check

Information about the school

Goldwyn is an outstanding and unique secondary (11-18) SEMH special school in Kent, operating over 4 sites in Ashford and Folkestone, with each site running its own distinctive educational pathway.

We are a highly regarded and successful school which has expanded its provision to meet the needs of our increasingly complex and vulnerable students.

Following an internal restructuring, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed strategic leader to work with the Principal to maintain the outstanding provision we have created, whilst seeking to develop innovative and exemplary practice within SEMH education.

Goldwyn School is a KCC Foundation Special School for children and young people with an EHCP for SEMH needs from age 11 to 18. Students who are admitted to the school have complex and wide ranging difficulties and come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and a wide geographical area.

Goldwyn School is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2022) for students with SEMH needs, and consists of: • Goldwyn Ashford in Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone in Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre in Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus in Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) (our alternative curriculum programme)

Why Work at Goldwyn: • “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit” – School Governor • We are values driven – they are not words on a page, they are core to our school and its ethos • We have a strong and dynamic leadership team who support each other and who offer an extensive level of coaching and expertise • Our staff are our secret weapon – without a staff that feel supported and invested in, we cannot offer our students the very best education. Our staff wellbeing strategy, ambassadors and events build and sustain our team • Collaborative working is well established at the school and this fosters a culture of staff learning • There is a learning culture for our staff, with extensive CPD on offer for effective and tailored professional development • The school adopts a 2-week extended October half term to support staff wellbeing • Working from the KSENT Trust, you will have opportunities to participate in practitioner research in education, school-to-school support, and a range of leadership development programmes • Opportunities to work with partners and national leaders at the forefront of SEMH education

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01233 662177

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.