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Head of School - Full-time

North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-1106-150L
  • Posted:03/02/2024
  • Pay:Fringe L18 - L24 £73,034 - £84,391
  • Start Date:1st May 2024
  • App Close Date:21/02/2024 at 16:00
  • Interviews:26th/27th February

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Alternative Learning Trust is a MAT for Alternative Provisions and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of disadvantaged children and young people.

We are creating a satellite Alternative Provision which will work hand in hand with ALT’s existing Kent AP, This provision has been tailored to reflect the direction of travel from central Government as indicated through the recent Green Paper and specified through the CATIE with a vision to provide a continuum of support. 

Our Kent Hub is looking to appoint an exceptional Head of School. The new school will cater for children and young people from 11-19 who have disengaged from mainstream education due to social, emotional or mental health difficulties. The needs of the county have been matched to our exceptional reputation for ensuring the best outcomes for all children and young people regardless of their disadvantages.

The new Head will have the ability to recruit to, inspire, motivate and develop a skilled staffing team. They will be solution-focussed, resilient and an exceptional communicator. We welcome existing or aspiring Heads of School who are relentless in their pursuit of positive outcomes for young people and willing to lead by example to effectively role model what they expect of others.

  • You must have an uncompromising ambition for all pupils to succeed.
  • You must have proven experience of building and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships.

 The successful applicant will have:

  • A demonstrable track record of outstanding teaching, leadership & management experience
  • A comprehensive experience of working with children or young people who have social, emotional or mental health difficulties
  • The ability to analyse and confidently act upon local and national data
  • The ability to respond passionately to the needs of our school community and wider local community

 We can offer you:

  • Extensive support and partnership working opportunities with our Executive Headteacher, Heads of schools and Director for school improvement.
  • A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals

 You will offer us:

  • A Head of School who is solution focussed, resilient, motivated and enthusiastic who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
  • Your commitment to developing an outstanding team who truly believe in our school vision.
  • Your flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills.

 

Information about the school

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Our Sheppey School, opening in September, will become our fifth school. There are currently three schools within the Trust, The Limes College, North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) and Will Adams Academy and a further joining in May. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital.

Our Kent & Medway Hub

Sheppey School

This vacancy is for our new Sheppey school opening in September 2024. Our school will initially provide education for up to 115 students. Our school will offer a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces. We will strive to ensure that all of our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves in our collaborative work with our local communities, we aim to establish this quickly in Sheppey and are very excited about providing a long-await invaluable education provision for the Island community.

Background to North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS)

NWKAPS is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted – Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

Background to Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Murray
  • Address:North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, The Westcourt Centre, Richmond Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4DJ
  • Telephone: 01474 332897
  • Email: kmurray@nwkaps.kent.sch.uk

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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.