Curriculum Co-ordinator for Post 16 and Transition

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated and dynamic Post 16 Practitioner who has a passion for improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people? Are you passionate about supporting the success of students? Do you want to work in an ambitious organisation committed to career progression?

If so, why not join us?

The Deaf Academy provides specialist education and care for deaf young people across the United Kingdom. Our students range from 5 to 25 years old and the majority of them also have additional needs. We operate a broad and enriched curriculum, tailored to student’s individual needs. Each student is supported to achieve their learning potential as part of our bilingual learning environment.

In September 2020, we opened our doors to a brand new state-of-the-art campus based in Exmouth, Devon.  The new site is designed around the principals of Deaf space, it puts the Deaf Academy at the cutting edge of deaf education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our transformation. Length and experience is not a barrier to anyone applying for this post. We are looking to recruit a talented and energetic teaching professional to provide our students with the education they deserve.

The successful candidate will take the lead throughout the Academy in the coordination and development of Post 16 Provision and Transition arrangements for students. This will be including working as part of the Education Leadership Team (ELT) in developing teaching standards and the post 16 offer and curriculum.

The primary areas of focus for this exciting role are:

• Management and coordination of all post 16 pathways and programmes.
• Improving standards of Teaching and Support for the Post 16 provision.
• Leading on work related programmes and employer partnerships.
• Leading on Transition support (chairing transitions group and coordinating transition leads).
• Managing Careers Programme.

What are offering a highly competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme for those with QTS status.
• Sponsorship to achieve relevant postgraduate qualifications including the Teacher of the Deaf qualification.  
• A relocation package to candidates who move house for this job role.   
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The opportunity to join a committed team of professionals working together to secure high achievement for all our students.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to work in a brand-new purpose-built campus located within a very close proximity to the beach.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR department on employment@thedeafacademy.ac.uk and we will arrange a discussion with a member of our Education Leadership Team. 

For a job application pack please contact employment@thedeafacademy.ac.uk . Details are also available on the Academy’s website (www.thedeafacademy.ac.uk)

Deadline for applications: May 31st

Interviews: TBC

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

The Academy is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

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