Head of Teaching & Learning
Gateways
Barnet
- £45,000 - £50,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Pension + life insurance + medical cash plan
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 17 July 2024
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to become part of Gateways, a unique alternative education provision, as the Head of Teaching and Learning.
Based in the London Borough of Barnet, we exist to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education.
We are looking for a Head of Teaching & Learning who shares our ambitions and who wants to help meet the demands, of this essential alternative provision, for young people in the Jewish community,
Reporting directly to the Headteacher, and as a member of the SLT, you will take a leadership role in building upon the successes of the last nine years of growth and enabling future plans to expand our offering.
Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, trauma’s of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.
The purpose of the role is:
To hold the day-to-day responsibility for the educational delivery for both the part-time and full-time Gateways provision. As a member of the SLT, you will contribute towards the strategic direction of the charity, which will include the development of the curriculum, assessments and delivery for the part-time programme and planning for the full-time school.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure the high quality of the curriculum and educational standards
Manage and monitor the quality of education delivered
Ensure that curriculum plans, resources and materials are disseminated to staff effectively
Oversee and offer day to day support and assistance to subject tutors
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices
Lead and coordinate staff training sessions, workshops, and professional development
Identifying and implementing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies
Research and implement new courses to enhance the offering to students
Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and guardians
Together with the Headteacher, Head of Pastoral and SENCO, screen and assess incoming students
Assess appropriate qualification levels for individual students
Ensure educational policies are regularly reviewed and updated
Oversee the work of the Examinations Officer ensuring that all JCQ standards are met
Share responsibility for ensuring HUBMIS is updated
Assessments
Manage and oversee all assessments
Ensure teachers are taking the necessary steps for students to achieve their qualifications
Monitor and track assessment progress to identify any potential issues
Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to implement effective assessment strategies
Stay up-to-date with exam board policies, changes, and guidelines
Manage assessment-related documentation and maintain accurate student records
Respond to any queries or concerns related to assessments
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of assessment procedures
Shaping the Future
Contribute to the development and improvement of assessment practices
Support the Headteacher and Trustees in delivering the vision & development
Play a leading role in the review and improvement of educational practice
Contribute to the identification of key areas of strengths and weaknesses
Model the implementation of agreed policies and priorities
Promote a culture of teamwork in which the views of all members are valued
Stay up to date with all updates and changes within the education sector
Promoting & Representing Gateways
Together with the Head of Pastoral, maintain a commitment to safeguarding
Maintain a high profile, by being a visible leader around the site
Build appropriate relationships with relevant organisations to raise a positive profile
Additional Responsibilities
Reflect and develop the culture, values, mission and identity of Gateways
In the absence of the Headteacher, assume leadership responsibilities and make decisions in the best interest of Gateways and its students
To find out more about Gateways and for a more detailed job description and person specification, pls go to www.gateways.org.uk/vacancies
Start date: September 2024
Registered charity no: 1201455
Attached documents
About Gateways
About Gateways
Gateways is an alternative education provision, based in the London Borough of Barnet, that exists to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education. Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, trauma’s of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.
Post COVID there has been a 62% rise in enquiries to Gateways, as the number of students suffering are unable to access the mainstream education system.
We believe that every young person should have the same opportunity to progress and thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. Gateways delivers a broad curriculum, academic and vocational, that caters for the interests, abilities and specific needs of the each young person that attends. We aim to prepare them for a life beyond education.
The Gateways programme launched in 2014 and is the only provision of its kind in the UK Jewish community, enhancing the lives of over 600 vulnerable, young people to date. Some of our achievements include:
● Placing over 100 students into work and apprenticeships through career support sessions
● Achieving 98% pass mark for students sitting GCSE functional skills and BTEC qualifications
● Providing emotional and wellbeing support for all our students and families
● Launching successful social enterprise projects in cooking, hair and beauty
● Collaborating with over 20 referring organisations in the community and all Jewish secondary schools
The future of Gateways
To meet the rapidly increasing demand for our provision and our reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes, Gateways has been registered as an independent charity for 18 months and began operating in their own premises, with a new strategy and a growing team in September 2023.
Gateways now delivering a broader curriculum that caters for the interests, abilities and specific needs of the students, preparing them for life beyond education.
Gateways offers all students ‘hope, determination and achievement’ through high-quality teaching and learning within a flexible, responsive, and bespoke environment and is a stepping stone which provides students with opportunities to reinvent themselves and develop the confidence to be successful in their future.
We recognise that a truly successful provision cannot focus simply on good grades; real success is happy students who are well-equipped to cope in life and who are supported to reach their goals. The Gateways charity is based around a foundation of mental well-being and education, focusing on each student being a valued part of the Gateways community.
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