Head of Department for Beacon Communication School (BCS) an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP).

Based at The Forest Academy - IG6 3TN

Salary:  MPS 1 – UPS 3 plus TLR 2b

Benefits include:

Private Healthcare

Required: September 2023

Apply by: 20th February 2023

Role Description

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly motivated Head of Department for Beacon Communication School (BCS) an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). The successful candidate who will lead our specialist autism provision at The Forest Academy will work alongside the SENCO in the strategic development of BCS. The provision is suited for students who needs cannot be met solely within mainstream schools but for whom a special school placement would limit their potential.

Since September 2022 the Beacon Communication School has been at full capacity with 5 cohorts across year 7 to 11. The BCS provision is structured to develop independence, prepare for adulthood and access enough level 2 courses at KS4 with a view to progress to level 3 courses at KS5.

The successful candidate will:

-         Take responsibly for the day-to-day operations of BCS

-         Plan, implement and deliver high quality teaching across BCS and mainstream

-         Lead on curriculum development and implementation

-         Lead on development of department resources

-         Lead on communication with parents

-         Line-manage support staff

-         Support transition of students in BCS at key transition points

-         Analyse data to set ambitious targets for students in terms of future attainment, mainstream lesson access and qualifications achieved

-         Collaborate across the Trust to share good practice and support improvements to the BCS provision

-         Improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in BCS

-         Deliver training and support for mainstream teaching staff to support further improvements in the mainstream provision for BCS students

Candidates will have had experience of working successfully with students who have social communication needs in a specialist setting or an additional resource provision. Applications from candidates who have a high level of expertise and have been successful working with ASD students in a mainstream setting are also welcomed.

Interested candidates are welcome to book calls and tours of the school – please email admin@theforestacademy.co.uk with the subject ‘FAO The Principal’.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

We are pleased to announce that Beacon Multi Academy Trust will be working alongside Benenden Healthcare in offering a Healthcare Plan to its employees. There is no obligation to opt in to the healthcare plan, it is just part of our ongoing priority to support staff wellbeing across the Trust.

Further information and an application form can be found at https://nelta.co.uk/vacancies/

To apply, please submit an application letter (maximum 2 sides of A4), covering your vision for the role and the skills and experience you are able to bring to this role to HR@beaconacademytrust.co.uk  

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.