Head of Education Location:
Harlow, Essex Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 annual salary Job Type:
Full time, 42 weeks a year Ackerman Pierce are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to take on the role of Head of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire our team of tutors in delivering bespoke, trauma-informed education to young people with specific needs in various settings. About Us Ackerman Pierce is an Alternative Provision Provider, delivering bespoke tuition and therapeutic education to children and young people (CYP) who are unable to access mainstream education due to their special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The Role As Head of Education, you will be responsible for overseeing the tutors and continuing the delivery of a high-quality, individualised educational experience for each student. Your leadership will guide our dedicated tutors and support staff in providing personalised education for students with various SEND and SEMH needs. Key Responsibilities: Oversee curriculum development and implementation, ensuring it is tailored to the needs of each young person in Alternative Provision. Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students by reviewing tutors' reports and individual learning plans (ILPs). Achieve excellent outcomes for learners by effectively managing the performance and development of tutors. Work collaboratively with the Education team to create an integrated approach to learning and development. Develop and train tutors, providing professional development opportunities. Ensure safeguarding policies are adhered to across all educational settings. About You We are looking for a leader with a strong educational background, experience in special education, and a passion for working with vulnerable children. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with SEND/SEMH and understand how trauma impacts learning. Essential Criteria: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Experience in senior leadership within an educational setting. Proven track record of delivering high-quality education for children with special educational needs (SEN). Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable Criteria: Experience developing High Needs/SEND curriculum. Experience in trauma-informed education. A background in working with children accessing Alternative Provision. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with various teams around the child. Why Join Us? Competitive basic salaries offered Award-winning company culture Training programme internally and externally Complimentary gym membership after passing probation Clear opportunities for progression Private healthcare after 3 years employment Additional annual leave entitlement after 2 years employment IT equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop (if required for role) Busy company social calendar including all staff team building events, charity events, and top performance celebrations. How to Apply: Please respond via this advert attaching a copy of your CV or visit our join us page for more information. INDREC
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