Department Lead

Yeoman Park Academy would like to appoint an outstanding, creative and committed Department Lead to facilitate and deliver a relevant and meaningful curriculum for groups of students with ASD / SLD working at semi-formal developmental levels. You will share our ethos, vision and values and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

Job Title:                    Department Lead 

Salary:                         MPS / UPS

Start date:                  31 August 2022

Hours of work:          Full-time

Closing date:             Sunday 22 May 2022

Interview date:         Thursday 26 May 2022 

Yeoman Park is an outstanding academy for pupils with severe (SLD), profound (PMLD) and complex (ASD) learning difficulties school aged 3-18. The academy provides a stimulating, challenging and safe learning environment where individuals are valued and nurtured.

We are looking for an experienced SEND teacher to lead one of our teams. You will be responsible for the development and direction of your department. You will work closely with the Academy Leadership Team and be one of a team of three Department Leads under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal.

As a group, you will be encouraged to develop your leadership and management skills and to be part of wider academy development. You will have the opportunity to complete further qualifications as part of your professional development. 

Qualified teacher and experience of teaching SEND is essential. This is ideal for someone who wants to develop their skills in a special school environment and wants to take on a more senior role. All applicants would be required to support the development of new initiatives across the academy and trust.

The ideal candidate will: 

• be an excellent teacher and a committed team player 
• have a proven track record of success  
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils 
• be committed to Yeoman Park Academy's ethos of high expectations.

The successful candidate will benefit from: 

• full support and induction 
• a strong and caring ethos among staff and pupils 
• excellent CPD opportunities 
• networking opportunities across the Diverse Academies Trust 
• salary sacrifice schemes.

We positively encourage visits to meet the pupils and see the academy. If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss the role please contact Mr Courtney Hoop, Principal 

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment.  To this end we actively seek DBS enhanced clearance check for everybody that is employed by us.