Head of Education

Are you a dynamic and creative Senior Education specialist? Would you enjoy the challenge of working with troubled and vulnerable children and young people? Do you believe you have the vision and drive to make a difference?

We are seeking a suitably qualified Education Specialist to lead an enthusiastic and committed team to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum appropriate to individual needs, including the National Curriculum and Vocational Learning, to all young people in the unit. Experience within a special education setting for pupils with emotional and behavioural disturbance is highly desirable.

We would welcome applications from teachers with experience across a range of settings, secondary, BESD and/or further education.

Atkinson Secure Children’s Home provides 24 hour care and education for up to 12 young people over the age of 10 years. It is a national facility currently rated ‘good’ by Ofsted which makes provision for young people – CA1989.

Directed time is 32.5 hours per week. Annual leave is two weeks at each Christmas, Easter, Spring and Autumn half term and three weeks in the Summer. This post is subject to the successful completion of the General Services Control and Restraint training course.

For an information pack and application form contact Babcock LDP on 01392 287296 or e-mail LDP-adminheadships@babcockinternational.com

For an informal discussion once you have read the Job Summary, please contact Rachel Gillott on 01392 383000 / 07980 013702 or Darren Beattie on 01392 457999.

If you would like further information about Atkinson Secure Children’s Home please visit http://www.atkinsondevon.org/  

Applications Deadline: noon on Wednesday 5th October 2016
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th October 2016

Devon County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post requires an enhanced DBS check.

Atkinson Secure Children’s Home