Job Description

Ramsden Hall School Billericay is seeking to appoint a Director of School: Teaching & Learning as soon as possible to work with the Executive Head Teacher and IEB (Interim Executive Board) to further develop the vision and direction of the school.

You will be expected to take responsibility for the operational running of the Billericay site and deputise for the Executive Head teacher when she is not on the site and where appropriate or necessary. You will be expected to lead and be accountable for the curriculum throughout the school and be responsible for effective and timely data management and reporting. Housing maybe available for the right candidate.

Please see attached job description and job specification for further details.

For an informal discussion please contact Emma Paramor Executive Head Teacher at the school or emaileparamor@ramsdenbillericay.co.uk

To arrange an informal visit please call the school office.

Ramsden Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young persons and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance and previous employment verification.

Information about the School

Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for male students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex.

The Academy was judged Good at its recent Ofsted inspections and is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust and DfE approved sponsor.

The Academy works with up to 100 secondary-age and Year 6 male students who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues offering a residential provision.

The Academy aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The Academy works actively with students and their families to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Focused attention is paid to the student’s individual needs through an integrated therapeutic approach to the curriculum. The Academy works with families to put in place aspirational targets for all learners and always celebrate the achievements of students to reinforce their success and achievement.

Any of the students demonstrating the skills and attainment required to successfully reintegrate into a mainstream school will be supported in the transition. Families will also receive support and guidance on how to best work with the school to help ensure their child is successful. The Academy aims for all students to enter further education, training or employment on exit from the Academy.

Our site is both attractive and well equipped in all areas of the curriculum and is well resourced. The school is situated with 14 acres of land in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay.