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Due to the retirement of our head teacher, the Governors of our residential SEMH school are looking to appoint an inspirational and motivated leader who will build upon, and further develop, the school's
- strong focus on pupils' levels of attainment and progress in both academic and equally important social and emotional aspects of their learning
- effective working with parents/carers and other agencies
- emphasis on developing teachers and leaders
- record of all round support and nurturing of vulnerable boys helping to turn them into responsible young adults
Crucial to the success of this post is an ability to think creatively with flair and flexibility in a challenging learning environment and to engage and gain the respect of a highly committed staff.
Wells Park is an outstanding residential school for boys aged 5- 11 who have challenging and complex social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a high quality educational and residential programme judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in Oct 2015 (residential) and June 2012 (education). The building is well maintained and is surrounded by grounds which include the new Forest Schools area, it also has a swimming pool on site. A newly refurbished part of the building has recently been developed to offer short-term day placements for pupils from local mainstream schools who have challenging behaviour. The provision is known as "Choices". This has been jointly funded by the local authority and the local schools and is an indication of the high regard in which Wells Park is held . The school has 40 residential places for boys who live at the school from Monday - Friday and 10 day pupil places. These pupils are placed at the school thought the Local Authority Statutory Assessment Teams and all boys have a statement of Special Educational Needs or an EHC Plan. Choices take 8 pupils (boys and girls) on a three month placement.
The Headteacher will focus on the running of the educational aspects of the school while a Director of Strategy will focus on developing the strategic role of the school in outreach and the Essex vision of a school led improvement as a member of ESSET ( Essex Special School Education Trust).
Applications from teachers with a mainstream or special school leadership background are welcomed. Effective experience of working with pupils with SEMH is essential.
Visits to the school are welcomed are encouraged and will be available in the week beginning 23rd November 2015. Please contact office manager Claire, 0208 502 6442 to arrange an appointment.
An offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Wells Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Wells Park is an Ofsted rated outstanding Residential Special Educational Needs School. We care for children aged between 5 and 11 years who have a range of complex needs associated with SEMH.
At Wells Park we pride ourselves on providing a warm, homely and happy environment for all.
We are pleased to announce that we have recently joined The Beckmead Trust family of schools.
Wells Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.