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Head of Upper School (Year 11 & Post 16) - Term Time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-77L
  • Posted:15/01/2021
  • Pay:West Heath School spot salary £52,071
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:29/01/2021 at 17:30
  • Interviews:beginning of february

Advert

 We are looking to appoint a dynamic and exceptional professional as Head of Upper School, to lead an exceptional department supporting SEMH learners as they move towards and into adulthood. The successful candidate will effectively lead the department by delivering our vision, mission and strategic priorities. Our ideal candidate will need to be strong of character, with an ‘out of the box’, solution driven approach. They will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to manage resource as well as demonstrate an outstanding record as leader in Education, along with experience of SEN/SEMH. An unwavering commitment to promoting the School’s values, ethos and the progression of our students is essential. The successful applicant will have a pivotal role in sustaining our existing offer and further developing our curriculum provision.

Key Requirements

 

  • Experience of working with SEMH learners in a secondary/Post 16 provision
  • Proactive, creative and innovative
  • Emotionally robust and resilient
  • Flexible, engaging and adaptable
  • QTS/QTLS
  • Strong ICT Skills
  • Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
  • Positive outlook and good sense of humour

 

Benefits

 

  • Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
  • Regular mentoring and coaching
  • Regular training from internal and external experts
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assist Support Line Service
  • Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings

Closing date: Friday 29th January 2021 at 5.30pm

 Application Form, Job Description/Person Specification and further details are on our website www.westheathschool.com or contact hr@westheathschool.com for further information.

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date should we find a suitable candidate or if application numbers dictate.

 

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com

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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.