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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to take over Leadership of our Medical Reintegration South team from September 2019.
The successful candidate will be creative, innovative, efficient and committed to raising standards. They will have excellent subject knowledge and experience to lead a highly motivated team of superbly collaborative teachers committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning.
The Reintegration South Team supports students unable to access mainstream education due to medical, and/or SEMH needs. You will be mobile around the South of Essex, where teaching takes place in the school, in the home, in libraries, the hospital and/or other venues, and with the aim of reintegrating students back into school.
You should be someone who:
Is an outstanding teacher
Has experience of leadership and managing a team
Has experience and knowledge of complex needs, including mental health
Has experience of working with a wide range of services, agencies and professionals
Has a current driving license and use of a car
Can provide every child with personalised learning programmes
Can contribute to our positive, safe, caring and supportive environments
Inspires every child to maximize their potential
Values and respects every child, building their self-esteem and confidence
Collaborates with schools and other professionals
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.
Please note that visits to our centre in Langdon Hills are welcome and actively encouraged for all applicants - please contact Janice Edwards, Head's PA, on 07872 107976 or email Janice.Edwards@css-essex.co.uk to arrange a visit.
For more information about the post, please contact Jo Barak, Head of CSS, on 01268 542367 or email Jo.Barak@css-essex.co.uk.
Please see the website for further information www.css-essex.co.uk
Please apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.