Principal
Craig-y-Parc School
Pentyrch, near Cardiff
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits + bonus
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn term 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2019
Job overview
Ambito Education (part of Salutem Healthcare Ltd) are a leading provider currently looking for an inspirational and innovative leader to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Craig y Parc School on its journey from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’. Craig Y Parc is an independent special school for pupils aged 3–19 with complex support needs, including physical and sensory impairments, and severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Established in 1955 we’ve underpinned our practice around the principles of Conductive Education and built a strong reputation for helping our students to realise their educational and personal potential.
We’re more than just a school and go further than just providing education.
The Role
As Principal you will be leading the multi-disciplinary team at the school and Ty Cwtch, our residential children’s service, promoting a culture of high standards, expectations and continuous improvement. You’ll bring passion to what you do and as an excellent communicator you will act as an ambassador for Craig Y Parc, working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that the unique offer of the school is the first choice for parents and young people. You ideally will have experience of senior leadership in special schools dealing with PMLD and SLD and a good understanding and awareness of what is required to be a headteacher of this type of school. You will also share our core belief that all pupils are entitled to a stimulating, personalised curriculum where each and every pupil can learn, develop and make progress.
Working with the Managing Director of Education you will have access to best practice, CPD opportunities, a network of great Principals, Care Leaders and specialist Support Services and the chance to shape the future and ongoing development of this fantastic school.
The School
Set in a 30 acre site, Craig y Parc currently offers specialist education provision for 25 young people and also has 16 beds for 52 week and flexible residential placements. There is a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary staff team which includes teachers, support workers, nurses, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, assistive technologists and occupational therapists. As well as a hydrotherapy pool and multi-sensory room, we make full use of our beautiful, extensive grounds to provide an exciting range of learning environments.
About us
Ambito Education is part of the Salutem Group. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. We run schools, colleges and services across England and Wales with the aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment for adults and young people.
To find out more about the school please visit our website https://www.craigyparc-school.co.uk/
Ambito Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Kelley Fray on 07562 600387
Interviews planned to be held on 29th and 30th April 2019
Attached documents
About Craig-y-Parc School
- Craig-y-Parc School
- Heol Y Parc, Pentyrch, Cardiff
- South Glamorgan
- CF15 9NB
- United Kingdom
Craig y Parc residential school, Cardiff
Established in 1955, Craig y Parc has a reputation for helping our students to realise their educational and personal potential. We’re more than just a school and go further than just providing education.
A centre of excellence
We were rated as good with outstanding features in the last Estyn report – their highest rating. Craig y Parc is also a Centre of Excellence for Mobility Opportunities Via Education (MOVE). This programme enables children with physical impairments and / or complex needs to improve their skills in independent sitting, standing, walking and transferring whilst working on their own personal and functional goals to reach their potential.
What we offer
We offer flexible placements (day, termly and 52 weeks) to children and young people, aged three to nineteen years old, with complex support needs, including physical and sensory impairments, and severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
Our approach
All our students are individuals with their own family background and interests. We’re committed to working with them and parents and carers, in partnership with local authorities, other agencies and local communities, to promote and safeguard students’ welfare and educational development.
All of our staff work in a trans-disciplinary approach, specifically designed to support students with complex support needs. As well as a class group teacher and learning support assistant, every student has access to a key team. This includes a physiotherapist, a speech and language therapist, a nurse and social care staff. Each student who has a placement at Craig y Parc has a keyworker, who coordinates and oversees their care support plan and liaises with family and carers.
Facilities
Our extensive and accessible site includes raised activity and sensory based walkways with colourful, imaginative and sensory gardens. Indoors we have well equipped classrooms and multi-sensory spaces, an IT suite for group ICT work, a hydrotherapy pool and rebound therapy facilities.
All our classrooms have interactive whiteboards and other specialist Assistive Technology equipment and software. This creates an engaging environment through multi-sensory, hands-on learning.
Leisure activities
Evenings and weekends offer residential and respite students valuable time for relaxation and opportunities for a variety of leisure experiences, both scheduled and spontaneous. Each young person is encouraged and supported to find out what they enjoy. These activities are fundamental to our work in supporting them to develop their identity and self-esteem.
Residential care staff work with the students in the evening and at weekends promoting self-help and communication skills, while developing leisure interests and social skills – both onsite and in the local community.
In addition, the school has its own fleet of adapted vehicles to access community and leisure facilities in the surrounding area.
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