HLTA (Forest School Leader)
The Westminster School
Sandwell
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade E – SCP 18-25
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 July 2022
Job overview
Salary scale:
Grade E – SCP 18-25 – 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days
Closing date:
Thursday 7 July 2022 at 9am
Interview date(s):
Monday 11 July 2022
The Westminster School is looking to recruit an inspirational and dynamic HLTA (Forest School Leader) to join our vibrant and successful staff team. The HLTA (Forest School Leader) will lead our Forest School provision and support our students to achieve the John Muir Award and Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The successful applicant will hold the Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification, can communicate effectively with colleagues and students and will have experience of exploration, bush craft, fire making, shelter, play and tool work.
Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences.
The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs and share our commitment to ensuring that all our young people are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education. This is an excellent opportunity to join our flourishing, supportive and highly-skilled staff team.
Our school caters for 238 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £23million Rowley Learning Campus.
Our school is led by a dedicated Head Teacher and senior leadership team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/.
For more details and an application form please visit https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/our-school/vacancies-at-the-tws/
Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr@sips.co.uk
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About The Westminster School
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About The Westminster School
Our values are encompassed in our statement of Safe, Happy and Learning Together. Through this we seek to develop our values statement: Building foundations and providing opportunities to create confident, aspirational and independent members of our community.
Our Ofsted Inspection in November 2017 recognised we were an Outstanding School. The report stated that our “leaders are fundamentally committed to improving the life chances of pupils with SEN and disabilities, both at The Westminster School and across the country.”
All of our young people are supported to reach their full potential with a level of independence, confidence and resilience according to their special needs so that they have the ability to face the challenges of adult life. All of our committed, enthusiastic staff are well qualified and highly skilled. This translates into an amazing working environment for both staff and pupils.
Ours is a happy school. As identified in our most recent Ofsted Inspection Report, “There is a lot of laughter and enjoyment in lessons and around the school.” We have an exceptionally strong culture of safeguarding, and student welfare is one of our highest priorities.
The school moved to its new state-of-the-art purpose-built site in February 2011. Most ground floor classrooms have access to outside spaces. Our on-site facilities include:
➢ Sports fields
➢ Multi-Use Games areas
➢ Theatre with Tiered Seating
➢ Forest School
➢ Activity Studio and Fully Equipped Gym
➢ Dedicated Sensory Rooms
WestminStore, our School shop, opened in Blackheath High Street in 2023 and provides opportunities for our students for work experience and vocational learning.
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