Head of Upper School
West Heath School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Spot Salary £52,071
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- immediate/ as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2021
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and exceptional professional as Head of Upper School, to lead an exceptional department supporting SEMH learners as they move towards and into adulthood. The successful candidate will effectively lead the department by delivering our vision, mission and strategic priorities. Our ideal candidate will need to be strong of character, with an ‘out of the box’, solution driven approach. They will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to manage resource as well as demonstrate an outstanding record as leader in Education, along with experience of SEN/SEMH. An unwavering commitment to promoting the School’s values, ethos and the progression of our students is essential. The successful applicant will have a pivotal role in sustaining our existing offer and further developing our curriculum provision.
Key Requirements
• Experience of working with SEMH learners in a secondary/Post 16 provision
• Proactive, creative and innovative
• Emotionally robust and resilient
• Flexible, engaging and adaptable
• QTS/QTLS
• Strong ICT Skills
• Full driving licence and use of own vehicle
• Positive outlook and good sense of humour Benefits
• Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
• Regular mentoring and coaching
• Regular training from internal and external experts
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assist Support Line Service
• Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings
Closing date: Friday 29th January 2021 at 5.30pm
Application Form, Job Description/Person Specification and further details are on our website www.westheathschool.com or contact hr@westheathschool.com for further information.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.