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Personal Development Lead - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Kite College, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-123456-113L
  • Posted:20/11/2023
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN
  • Start Date:April 2024
  • App Close Date:05/01/2024 at 08:00
  • Interviews:6th/7th February 2024

Advert

Start Date:                 April 2024

Salary:                        MPS/UPS + SEN

Closing Date:             TBC

Interview Date:          6th and 7th February 2024

 

Would you relish the opportunity to work in a growing organisation?

Are you an excellent communicator with a commitment to achieving best outcomes for all leaners?

Are you resourceful, innovative, and able to embrace change?

KITE College is an Independent Specialist Post-16 College in Sittingbourne, providing specialist education and training for young people with an Education Health Care Plan with ASD and SEMH.

Due to growth at KITE college, we are looking for a dynamic, inspiring individual to build and shape the strategic direction of our Personal Development agenda. This is a new and varied Senior Leadership role in which the successful candidate will implement a shared vision which expresses core values and moral purpose to support the college in attaining excellence.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner with the ability to plan, deliver and design a college strategy to broaden and expand the college Personal development offer. The successful applicant with be responsible for the Personal Development curriculum, overseeing the Pastoral team, CEIAG and work experience.

If you are passionate about ensuring learners with SEN receive the highest quality of education within a supportive and empowering learning community, we would like to hear from you.

Experience of working within a specialist SEND environment with a good understanding of SEMH, ASD and associated complex needs would be beneficial. A professionally recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

If this position sounds like the one for you, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to submit your application. When completing your application please highlight your skills and abilities to support young people to reach their full potential and attach an up-to-date CV.

For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Miller, via email on principal@kite-college.org or call 01795 476450.

Applications are reviewed on a continual basis. Should a suitable applicant be found prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the date published. Early application is recommended.

The trustees of Kite College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and two references confirming suitability to work with children/young adults. 

 

 

 

Information about the school

Information about the Trust

KITE College is an independent SEN college providing specialist supported education and technical training to young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

KITE College is a specialist Post-16 College, delivering Vocational Technical Education and training courses across a variety of industries.

The College provides specialist supported provision to young people ages 16-25.

Our offer includes both vocational and technical education and training qualifications, such as Hair and Beauty, Motor Vehicle, Construction, I.T, and Independent Living Skills providing young people with the skills and knowledge they need to transition into sustainable employment and a healthy adult life.

For more detail and information on KITE College please visit our website on: kite-college.org.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sarah Miller
  • Address:Unit 1 Bonham Drive, Eurolink Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3RY
  • Telephone: 01795 476450
  • Email: principal@kite-college.org

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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.