Additional Responsibility - PSHE and Careers Lead

Acorn Education and Care, Tuffley, Gloucester

Additional Responsibility - PSHE and Careers Lead

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Acorn Education and Care, Tuffley, Gloucester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Brookthorpe Hall School is looking for a candidate to lead and develop the PSHE and Careers curriculum to prepare pupils for independence and post-16 destinations. The curriculum will be delivered by the teaching team and there is an opportunity to work with small groups of pupils. Responsibilities

  • To lead and develop PHSE and Careers education for KS2/3/4 pupils that meets personalised plans and pathways
  • To collate evidence of impact and present to line manager
  • To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and career destinations
  • To support KS4 pupils' post-16 options and destinations
  • To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum
  • To ensure Child Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance
  • Follow procedures for accident, illness, absconding and absence for pupils and to adhere to all school policies
  • Contribute to any meetings that are called for the education and welfare of pupils
  • Attend department, behaviour whole school staff meetings
  • To conduct any reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Education or their representatives
  • This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.

    Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist provision providing full-time specialised co-education for young people aged 7 to 16 with a range of complex needs, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. This may include social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

    Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
  • And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  • And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.