Associate Assistant Head: Careers Leader
Kennel Lane School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2EX
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Application deadline
15 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 2022
Job details
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Salary
- MPS/UPS
Associate Assistant Head: Careers Leader job summary
We are looking for an experienced and energetic Teacher with the knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies to make a positive impact on the progress of children and young people. In particular, you will possess outstanding knowledge and or practise in running a successful careers programme.
The successful applicant will be working within our secondary department, leading and managing Key Stages 4 and 5. The learners in this cohort are all aged from 16 – 19 years and require effective support for the next steps within their careers/education.
Please see the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form.
Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning. Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.
We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.
The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.
•Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include: ◦In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues
◦Financial and Legal
◦Specialist information e.g. childcare
◦24 hours a day access
•Bracknell Forest employees have access to a range of benefits some of which include: ◦Health benefits
◦Family and financial benefits
◦Leisure and entertainment benefits
◦Travel benefits
Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: http://www.kennellaneschool.com
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form.
Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered. No agencies please.
Please be aware that you will be employed by Bracknell Forest Council.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.
Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
Additional allowances
TLR £7000
About Kennel Lane School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- Education phase
- School size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
- School website
- Kennel Lane School website (opens in a new tab)
- Contact email
- secretary@kennellaneschool.com
Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 2-19. We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.
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