Careers, Information and Advice Guidance Lead
Ravenswood School
North Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- JG5/6 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2023
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, exceptional CIAG Lead to teach our amazing pupils. We are looking to recruit someone who is adaptable, resilient and has a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils. This role will be classroom-based two days a week and requires an additional day a week for coordinating the CIAG programme. We are looking for a candidate with experience and qualifications in Careers guidance, preferably at Level 7.
Ravenswood School is an all-age special school for children with complex needs and SLD; many pupils have autism, ADHD or attachment disorder. In September 2017, Ofsted confirmed that Ravenswood is a good school, with much to commend it.
Do you have:
• Experience in teaching engaging lessons, enthusing children to learn?
• Experience in tracking pupils’ progress and implementing personalised learning programmes?
• Experience in teaching children who show high anxieties and possible challenging behaviour?
· Experience in teaching children with non/ pre-verbal communication skills?
• Good knowledge of the career’s curriculum?
• Effective communication skills to work as part of a team?
If so, then this position may be the job for you. In return we offer:
• A highly supportive team
• An opportunity to be part of the strategic development of our school
• A commitment to your professional development
• And great youngsters to teach!
Ravenswood School is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Social Media Checks.
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About Ravenswood School
"Whether this is your first contact with our school or you have had links with us for many years, welcome to Ravenswood. Pupils at Ravenswood come from across North Somerset and from bordering local authorities. Every pupil has unique and sometimes complex needs and our goal is to match our provision to enable each one to flourish in their development.
We believe partnerships between home, school and multi-agency professionals are of vital importance in meeting the needs of our pupils and in achieving our goal. Other Ravenswood partners include School Governors and the Parents and Friends Association."
Mark Senior, Headteacher
Ravenswood School is an all-aged special school (ages 4-19). The school is based in Nailsea and comprises Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16. The school is registered to admit 134 pupils.
At present there are 137 pupils on roll (65% boys and 34% girls).
The school caters for pupils with a wide range of additional needs: ASD 28%, MLD 23%, SLD 14%, SEMH 10%, SLCN 10%, Sensory 4%, PD and SPLD both 1%.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42%. 10% of pupils are PLAC and 4% of pupils are LAC.
All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and travel to the school from North Somerset and the surrounding counties.
Meeting the diverse needs of these amazing pupils is our challenge and joy!
Ravenswood School is a Disability Confident Employer
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