Job Title: Assistant Head Teacher (SEN Primary Curriculum)
Location: Kestrel House School
Salary: £45,000 per annum
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Kestrel House School. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and forward-thinking to create a positive learning environment for young people, we would like to hear from you.
About the School
Kestrel House School is an independent special educational needs school in Crouch End, North London, for boys and girls, aged 5 – 16 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary well-being team, highly skilled teaching and learning staff; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.
About the Group
We are part of Outcomes First Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Outcomes First Group is part of the Outcomes First Group.
About the role
We require an autism specialist with leadership experience who can lead the school in embedding the Kestrel House Curriculum and SCERTS approach. You will also be required to take the role of leading numeracy or science across the school at early years and primary level.
The successful candidate will be an innovative, reflective practitioner who can demonstrate outstanding practice. You will have specialist autism knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or on the autism spectrum. We are looking for an individual with a creative, engaging approach to curriculum design and planning, both within the classroom and in the community.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people with a primary diagnosis of ASD. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom. Applications are invited from colleagues offering SEN primary experience, from mainstream schools and other educational settings.
The ability to contribute to the development of our school is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who is able to help inspire and engage the young people that we serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable; excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are also just as important.
This position is due to commence as soon as possible (subject to approved reference/DBS checks). Applications are invited online through the Outcomes First Group website www.acorncare.co.uk. If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please contact the Head teacher, Lorna Davies-Bailey, on 020 8348 8500 or email us on admin@kestrelhouseschool.co.uk
Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.