Head of Post 16 and Careers

Head of Post 16 and Careers

An inspiring opportunity to take your career to the next level and help shape the lives of our most vulnerable young people.

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Wimbledon with regular travel to all other sites including  Newham, Stratford, and East Acton

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3 – 4 days per week); All year round, non term-time.

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

TCES is a group of Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding schools and services for pupils aged 7 to 19 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to excellent education and family support.

We provide a sector-leading therapeutic education and pupil leadership curriculum across our two day schools (Newham and East Acton), as well as the Create Learning Service, which works with more complex students who need intensive support as part of our ‘step down’ model. Other programmes at TCES include our unique Alumni Mentorship  and LIFE (Leadership skills, Independence skills, Future options and Empowerment) Programmes, which create Young Leaders out of our pupils and supporting them to access pathways to employment, training or further education. 

This role is a chance to be at the start of building a state-of-the-art Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme to include traineeships, apprenticeships and TCES employment opportunities. This will meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and form a central thread for our ‘Entrant to Employment’ pathways for pupils. These pathways are required to achieve our 5-year aim of more than 25% of employees being recruited from our alumni.

The Role - Head of Post 16 and Careers

We are seeking an experienced Head of Post 16 and Careers, to oversee the careers curriculum and the management of careers advice, work-experience, apprenticeships/traineeships programme. The post-holder will ensure the success of the TCES LIFE programme for personal development.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS) with a minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience and 2 years’ leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and the statutory guidance for careers.
• Experience of managing young people with ASC/SEMH needs.
• Working knowledge of main progression routes into technical and vocational as well as academic post 16/18 pathways.
• Experience of leading whole school initiatives.
• Able to work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals. 

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions, including 25 days annual leave.
• An opportunity to join a leading provider of specialist education in one of the most rewarding sectors whilst directly contributing to the positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to develop your career.
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an  exclusive rewards platform.

Closing date 16 May 2021

To apply

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to recruitment@tces.org.uk.

TCES is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.