Deputy Head of Nash College
Nash College of Further Education
Bromley
- Expired
- Salary:
- £51,866 - £57,237 pa subject to experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2017
Job overview
Nash College – Number on roll: 80
Learning through Living
Nash College is an independent specialist college which is part of Livability, a national Christian disability and community engagement charity: www.nashcollege.org.uk
Nash provides further education and training for around 80 students aged 19 to 25 with complex learning needs brought about by physical, communication and sensory disabilities, medical conditions or autism, in addition to severe to profound learning disability. Separate residential provision is available on site for a limited number of students.
We are seeking a passionate, resilient and experienced leader who has high expectations of themselves. You will have specific oversight of autism, personal development, behaviour and welfare.
Working with our new Head of College, education leadership team, and Local Governing Body, you will have the commitment, drive and leadership skills to support us in our journey from ‘Good’ (2013/16) to ‘Outstanding’.
You will bring:
• successful relevant SEND experience
• expertise in autism, personal development, welfare and behaviour
• proven record of improving outcomes in this context
• expertise and commitment in relation to safeguarding.
Closing date: midnight, 14th May 2017.
College visits: 24th May 2017.
Interviews: 25th May 2017.
To view the application pack and to apply, go to our website via the apply button.
Specific queries about the role should be directed to Steve McDermott, Regional Manager, at smcdermott@livability.org.uk
Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required.
Attached documents
About Nash College of Further Education
- Nash College of Further Education
- Coney Hill Education Centre, Croydon Road, Hayes, Bromley
- Kent
- BR2 7AG
- United Kingdom
Livability Nash College is an independent specialist further education college for disabled people aged 19-25.
Based in Hayes, Bromley, the college caters for a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including physical, communication and sensory disabilities, medical conditions or autism, in addition to learning disabilities, from severe to profound.
Our approach places a particular emphasis on ‘Learning Through Living’ – personalised learning, facilitating a range of communication needs, and supporting students in the community and with future vocational opportunities. The Course title is ‘Skills for Adult Life’ and runs for three years with an optional fourth year.
Education at Nash College
For students who are not taking qualifications, study programmes focus on high quality work experience, and on non-qualification activity which prepares them well for employment, independent living, being healthy adults and participating in society.” (SEN Code of practice)’.
Nash college offers a four strand provision that is personalised for each student using a content and context that is tailored to personal interests and abilities. Where accreditation is thought to be suitable, courses are selected based on impact, on EHCP outcomes and the provision of education at a level than ensures progression from previous learning for each student.
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