Engagement Pathway Leader

Engagement Pathway Leader MPS-UPS

(TLR2 Upper £7,847 Plus SEN ALLOWANCE £2539)

Start date: September 2024 or sooner if available

John Chilton School is a special school judged as Good with Outstanding aspects (OFSTED November 2018) for pupils aged 4 to 19 years, with cognitive difficulties with or without a physical or medical need. Applications are invited from excellent teachers who have an interest in working with pupils with special needs; ECT's are welcome to apply.

John Chilton School is based across two sites The successful applicant must be able to commit to working at both sites as required.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Take specific responsibility for the day-to-day management and organisation of teaching and learning through the Secondary Engagement Pathway ensuring a high standard of provision for pupils
• Lead, manage and develop the non-subject specific curriculum route and to lead and manage pupil development across the curriculum ensuring continuity in relation to whole school developments
• To be responsible for the overall pastoral care of pupils, supporting incidents of behaviour and their well being
• Be an excellent classroom practioner
• Have an impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils
• Actively participate in whole school self-evaluation and school improvement planning
• Line manage and appraise identified staff
• Assist in the smooth running of the school at all times, including being responsible with the other TLR holders for the school in the absence of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Required:

• Experience of working with pupils with profound and severe learning difficulties;
• Experience of teaching across a variety of age ranges relevant to the post.
• Recent and successful experience of co-ordinating or leading a curriculum area.

We offer:

• a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
• the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
• excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
• support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.

The school is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.  Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Andrea Keogh to arrange a suitable date and time.

We are committed to safer recruitment, 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 required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Closing date: Applications to be submitted to the school by

Monday 15 April 2024, noon

Interviews: week beginning Monday 22 April 2024

How to apply:

An application pack is available from the school website: www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk

Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh akeogh@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk