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L10-14
Full time
Required September 2017
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Oak View School is a good school (Ofsted 2012) and due to the promotion of our Deputy Headteacher, we are looking for an inspiring and imaginative leader, to take over and continue to develop this role. We are a growing special school and currently have 93 pupils who have severe and complex needs with a high percentage within the autistic spectrum. We belive that it is vital to support all SEND pupils through growing the teachers and leaders in Special Education for the future. Part of the DHT role is to continue to be involved with local TT leaders as well as developing our outfacing support for SEN in mainstream provision.
· You will help to develop creative new approaches to learning throughout the school.
· We are an outfacing school and aim to further develop links with local mainstream partners to benefit pupils and young people in each setting
· You will share responsibility for safeguarding with the Head.
· You will support pupils with establishing positive behaviour for learning and develop whole school approaches to PSHE, for example curriculum days to explore specific aspects of relationships and wellbeing.
· You will be a key player in moving the school from 'good to outstanding'.
· To take responsibility for CPD.
· There will be a teaching commitment with the role, which is currently 30%.
Your role will be flexible and will reflect the priorities of the school improvement plan. You will have particular responsibility for driving forward specific aspects of the SIP. Our new Deputy Head will be able to model consistently good to outstanding teaching, and to support colleagues to successfully fulfil their roles. There will be significant leadership and management time to allow the successful candidate to focus on school improvement priorities.
This is a fantastic time to join our school.
The school is part of the Essex Special School Education Trust and works closely with 19 other special schools in Essex to drive forward and improve outcomes for SEND pupils in special and mainstream provision.
We encourage our staff to continue their professional development and celebrate their successes as well as continue their quest for knowledge and understanding of current research and implications for our pupil's learning.
This post offers the opportunity to gain a wide and varied experience of school leadership and management. It also offers the chance for the right candidate to be innovative and to make their mark in a rapidly developing school
You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of outstanding teaching, working with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and will have experience of leading new initiatives. You will have an inclusive approach to education, high aspirations for all pupils, staff and the school. You will be able to lead and motivate a team. You will be a reflective practitioner who is proactive and constantly seeks to improve provision and outcomes for all pupils.
We are a friendly, supportive and skilled staff team and work with unique and engaging pupils. Our Team work closely with parents and professionals from a number of other fields.
Oak View School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement
Visits to the school are essential and can be arranged by contacting Denise Cross denisecross@oakview.essex.sch.uk or on 02085084293.Ex 2
The closing date for this vacancy is 16:00 Friday 21st April 2017
Interview date will be Thursday 4th May 2017
The post will commence 1st September 2017
Oak View School is a primary school for up to 85 pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties which include, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Speech Language and Communication Difficulties, Physical and profound leaners and ADHD. It is situated in Loughton, Essex. In September 2012 we received a judgment of 'Good' overall with 'outstanding' for Bahaviour, and Safety of Pupils, under the previous Ofsted inspection framework. This judgment reflects the commitment of both pupils, staff and the wider school community. Our pupils are engaging and unique and have a wide range of abilities and needs. We follow the EYFS and National Curriculum and adapt these to meet the individual interests and needs of our pupils. We use a wide range of approaches and strategies to support learning including multi sensory approaches, Makaton,PECS, SCERTS,social stories,TEACCH approaches and Essex Steps amongst others. We use the many amenities in the community including work experience opportunities and in the development of independence and life skills in preparation for life beyond school. We have achieved, for the third time Autism Accreditation through the National Autistic Society. The focus of our School Development Plan is to continue to adapt and develop our curriculum and provision to ensure that our pupils make excellent progress and enjoy their time at Oak View School. We prioritize social communication skills, emotional regulation and positive behaviour for learning, so that our pupils are able to access a broad curriculum and develop both academic skills and skills for living and learning
Information about the School
Oak View is a specialist setting catering for pupils aged 3-19 who have severe and complex Learning Needs (SLD/PMLD).
Oak View offers a bespoke curriculum that focuses on a pupil’s immediate learning needs and long-term aspirations and creatively explores ways to remove barriers to engagement and learning. We have a significant focus on the development of functional communication and Emotional Regulation (readiness to learn), including the importance of meeting Sensory Integration needs. We use a wide range of evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of our pupils. We also work collaboratively with a range of therapists to support a holistic approach to our pupil’s development.
We are incredibly proud of our hard-working, highly trained specialist team of staff who work in partnership with all agencies and stakeholders to strive towards the best possible outcomes for all our learners.
We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.
EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.
EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.
Please visit the below website for further information;;
https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/