Head Teacher
The Forum School
Blandford Forum, Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £65,000 - £75,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
Cambian Education ensures that each individual achieves their personal best. Through innovative teaching and a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach we have a significant, positive impact on the lives of young people.
We are looking for an inspiring professional with extensive knowledge and experience of autism in education to become the Head Teacher of our residential school in Blandford Forum, Dorset. You will be the driving force to ensure high standards are set and achieved and the school is developed. You will need outstanding leadership skills and the ability to develop an effective staff team whose primary focus will be on securing the best possible outcomes for students by showing a clear understanding of needs and identifying creative strategies for achieving these. Your professional experience, coupled with your determination to achieve excellence, enthusiasm and a positive approach will help you to develop the school and ensure that every student makes outstanding progress.
The Forum School - http://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home.aspx?Id=49
The school has a capacity to house 68 students aged 7 to 19 with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Students have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24-hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs. Multi-disciplinary teams and high staffing ratios ensure intensive individual support. In each class, six, or occasionally seven, students benefit from the attentions of a teacher and two teaching assistants. Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school has a theatre, a sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding arenas and a swimming pool. Admission can take place at any time during the school year. Our belief is that for full potential to be achieved we must have high expectations and an open, honest relationship with parents and all professionals involved with each student.
We are a leading provider of specialist education, providing a range of collaborative services for young people. You will be fully supported in the role by an experienced team who will help you to achieve your own personal best.
Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply please send your CV directly to Victoria.Linstead@cambiangroup.com
About The Forum School
The Forum School was deemed to be “an outstanding school” for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, as determined by Ofsted in their June 2006 report. Our students span the spectrum, from associated learning difficulty to High Functioning Autism / Asperger Syndrome. We offer a 38-52 week co-educational programme for students aged 7-19 years. Admission can take place at any time during the school year.
Students have full access to the national curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of our young people. The Forum draws upon a proven programme of Specialist Education, Specialist 24-hour Care and a wide range of Clinical and Therapeutic Inputs, including Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry and Psychology. Multi-disciplinary teams and high staff ratios ensure intensive individual support.
The Forum is located in the glorious Dorset countryside near the village of Shillingstone. We have 28 acres of land, providing areas for play and relaxation, ideal for students with ASD. The school has a full size riding stable, theatre and swimming pool.
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