Careers and Transition Lead

Careers & Transition Lead 

Salary information: Scale 6, £26,724 - £27,622 per annum + Special Schools allowance; £1,219.

Contract type: Permanent role in Ickenham, West London.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks).

Pentland Field School are seeking to appoint a Careers and Transitions Lead. The successful applicant will have responsibility for ensuring the school meets the Gatsby Benchmarks. The post will require strategic leadership in delivering a stable careers programme. The postholder will have responsibility for preparing students for adulthood, through smooth co-ordination of transitions. 

Pupils are aged from 4 to 19. They have a moderate to severe learning disability, an Autistic Spectrum Condition diagnosis, or present with more complex social and communication difficulties. A small but significant group of pupils have Higher Sensory Processing Needs. Class teams include experienced LSAs, and are supported by specialist therapy staff.

What we will offer you:

• A warm, friendly and approachable senior leadership team.
• A committed and knowledgeable staff community who are willing to share their knowledge and skills with anyone who has a desire to learn.
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff, followed by access to continuous personal and professional development.
• Teaching teams who work collaboratively.
• On-site therapy teams. 
• A commitment to the wellbeing of staff and pupils, including staff led wellbeing initiatives, and free access to a staff wellbeing app offering a range of wellbeing and medical guidance and care.
• Part of a dynamic special school multi-academy trust, with opportunities for career development.
• Excellent transport links, by road or public transport. The nearest underground station is a 5 min walk from the school, and you can be in central London within 20 minutes. 

Closing date: Monday 6 March 2023 at 9.00am

Interviews: 14 March 2023

CVs will not be accepted

Pentland Field School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.