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English and Maths Functional Skills Teacher - Full-time

Goldwyn School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7041-157T
  • Posted:08/10/2018
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:31/10/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Opportunity for Curriculum lead for the right candidate

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for a motivated, inspiring and dedicated classroom practitioner to coordinate and undertake the planning, delivery and teaching of English and Maths Functional Skills to learners aged 16+ with SEMH needs, across their sites at Ashford and Folkestone. The role will involve teaching small groups and working one-to-one with students.  Additionally to support liaison and promotion of college provision and assist learners in their preparation for adulthood. 

Goldwyn Sixth Form College which is an independent special post 16 provider for students with EHCPs. Currently courses on offer at the College are Construction, Motor Mechanics, English and Maths GCSE

The post holder will have input into the overall development of Literacy and Numeracy across the vocational programmes offered, working with vocational tutors to develop assessment and planning.  They will also provide supplementary support to the leadership within a small team.  

We cater for SEMH and work towards providing environments where students experience:

  • a sense of personal security
  • respect and being valued
  • supportive relationships
  • sharing their lives with positive adult role models
  • successful achievement boosting their self esteem
  • wide opportunities to obtain academic and/or vocational qualifications
  • chance to develop and exercise personal responsibility and academic development

You are welcome to visit at your earliest opportunity - please contact the school in the first instance. 

To apply please complete the application form and email it to tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk 

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 will 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

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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.