Head of Key Stage 4

Head of Key Stage 4

Location:          Belmont Secondary School – Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire

Salary:              Up to £24,000 dependent on experience

Hours:              37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time only

 

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Head of Key Stage 4 to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School in Rossendale.

 

About the School:

Belmont is an independent specialist day school for boys 11 to 16, catering for children with a wide range of SEMH needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live

 

About the Role:

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an aspiring Head of Key Stage 4 to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Pastoral Lead, the Head of Key Stage 4 will assist in developing the school as a high quality specialist provision and to help manage the structure and organisation of the school day. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

 

About the Group:

We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

 

Who we are looking for?

Whilst an interest and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential, we will consider applicants who have the ambition and desire to work within this area. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we will consider applications from those who are currently working in a different setting.

 

Subject specialism is not relevant but the ability to teach a subject such as PSHE to pupils who have not met expected standards would be desirable.

Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Pastoral Lead and Assistant Headteacher of Operations
• Attend management briefings in the morning and afternoons and ensure there are accurate written and maintained records
• Implement Thrive practice  under the guidance of the Thrive Co-ordinator
• To take every opportunity to positively engage with parents and carers, and other key stakeholders, forming strong links to communicate regarding all issues related to their children
• Organise and manage the Key Stage during break and social times ensuring staff are suitable deployed to supervise pupils.
• Provide positive leadership and management within the Key Stage and the wider school

 

Essential Criteria:

• A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils and staff.
• To be able to deliver PSHE lessons and organise and support college applications and work experience
• To be able to provide positive leadership and management
• The ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of people from pupils with communication difficulties, Senior staff, parents and carers.
• To be able to organise and manage the Key Stage on a daily basis
• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable

 

Why work for us?

A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:

• Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path
• Pension
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• No two days are ever the same

Free School Meals

 

This position is due to commence in September 2020 (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).  

If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please contact Kelly Walden at Kelly.walden@belmont-school.co.uk.

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Please complete the application form in full with no gaps of employment from the age of 16 years.