Head of School - SEND
West Herts College
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- circa £45,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 June 2017
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated leader to head up the SEND provision at West Herts College.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to manage the specialist team that works with young people who have a diverse range of special needs.
You will join a highly cohesive and supportive team which looks to develop and nurture the lives of students with complex and diverse requirements in an educational setting. The role requires an excellent understanding of the SEND agenda and vast experience of working with young people with special needs.
Understanding curriculum development and the strategic aims of further education is essential to this job role and the post holder’s wider college responsibilities.
The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and will demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of the academic, social and emotional needs of young people within further education.
Highly effective organisational skills are essential and the role requires all the attributes to lead, inspire and motivate colleagues to work collaboratively as a team.
This role will also involve working closely with external organisations, local authorities and other partners to best represent young people and college interests.
The closing date for applications is Friday 30 June 2017.
We intend to hold interviews for the role on Thursday 6 July 2017.
This post will be based at our Watford campus with travel to other campuses as needed.
If you would like any more information you can contact us on 01923 812333 or e-mail jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
West Herts College is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for the role please contact the Human Resources team.
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About West Herts College
West Herts College and Barnfield Collefe are general further education Colleges with campus’ in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton. All campus’ have a wide range of provision, aiming at offering every adult and young person across their communities with access to lifelong learning that can improve their employment opportunities.
Our ambition is to drive a culture of high-performance and achievement, putting students at the heart of everything we do, remaining true to our values and our purpose to help people of all ages, backgrounds and starting points, to gain the qualifications and skills they need to improve their life chances.
Principal
Gill Worgan
Values and vision
West Herts College’s mission is to help transform the lives of students in the local community by providing them with a high quality education. The college works to give students the support and guidance so that they achieve to the highest of their ability and reach their goals and ambitions. It is vital to the college that individuals are valued and respected and open and honest communication is encouraged between pupils and staff. The college wants students to have access to a wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom and provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities for them to get involved in, gain new experiences and increase their skills and interests. These include sports clubs, fundraising events, talent shows and career focused drop-in sessions to help expand their CV and interview skills.
Ofsted
“West Herts is an outstanding college that provides high quality education and training. Outcomes for learners are good overall and are outstanding in many curriculum areas. The quality of provision is outstanding. Teaching and learning are good overall and outstanding in some curriculum areas.”
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