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Deputy Head of Education

Government of The United Kingdom, Blackhorse, South Gloucestershire

Deputy Head of Education

Salary Not Specified

Government of The United Kingdom, Blackhorse, South Gloucestershire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 5 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a695ededf6c04ea393124df10860a73b

Full Job Description

  • Working alongside our Head of Education, you will monitor the quality of both teaching and learning, helping to continue to raise standards within the home.
  • It will be key for you to review and plan timetabling and staffing to ensure that a range of curriculum and vocational opportunities are offered to young people.
  • Weekly, you will attend risk, incident and operation review meetings to ensure the home continues to provide effective education for young people.
  • Where required, you will attend sentence review and planning meetings.
  • You will maintain an effective partnership with care staff and other colleagues within the home to support each pupil's learning.
  • Occasionally, you will help organise special events within the home such as guest speakers and themed days.

    It is essential that you have qualified teacher status, with a high level of understanding of curriculum issues including current alternative curriculum provision.
  • Given the nature of the role, you will be an excellent classroom practitioner with substantial teaching experience within a variety of educational settings.
  • You must have strong knowledge of current practice in effective behaviour management and experience of working with pupils who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • You will have experience of effective management inspiring confidence and motivating staff.
    • Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

    Vinney Green Secure Children's Home is a no smoking environment and there is no provision to facilitate smoking. This post is subject to the successful completion of the physical intervention training course, provided by the Home.How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different
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