Kedleston Group Hiring for Head of Education Job at Milnthorpe, England , UK Full Time

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way. We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

About the role:

Interviews will be held week commencing 25 April 2022.

As Head of Education at Wings School Cumbria, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. The core purpose of the Head of Education is to provide professional leadership and management to the education team within the school. You will provide and promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work whilst ensuring high quality education by effectively managing teaching and learning and using personalised learning to realise the potential of all children. You will establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils and be one of the schools Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) with specific responsibility for education.

About you:

For this role, we are looking for someone who holds QTS, ideally NPQH (or enrolled on NPQH course) and has considerable experience in the leadership and management of the curriculum and teaching with regard to special educational needs along with experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). You will be a successful leader of whole school change management, have a good understanding of School Improvement Planning and implementation, experience of partnership working with parents, governors/external school improvement partners and the wider community including external agencies and be successful and varied teaching experience in appropriate phase(s), including working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions

Why work for us?

· a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

· a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

· continued professional development and training

· contributions to your pension

· a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

· £500 refer-a-friend bonus

· OFSTED bonuses

· life insurance

· cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

· discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

· birthday treats

· long service and employee of the month awards

· employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

· optional flu jab

About us:

Wings School Cumbria, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is an independent specialist residential and day school in Kendal for children and young people aged between the ages of 9 and 17. We support and care for children and young people who have identified social, emotional and mental health needs. They may also have learning difficulties such as autistic spectrum disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, moderate learning difficulties and other specific learning difficulties.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £54,091.00-£62,570.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discounts

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