Head of Department

Paddock School; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Paddock School is seeking a full-time Head of Department to join their outstanding and innovative team. The successful candidate will focus on delivering exceptional support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, fostering a warm and collaborative environment. A commitment to high standards, compassion, and personal development will be key to this role.

Benefits

Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible PPA time with senior leadership agreement

Outstanding training programme

Opportunities for promotion within the school

Access to employee wellbeing scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential.
• Willingness to contribute to school life and celebrate learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support individual pupil needs.
• Create a nurturing environment for pupils with severe learning difficulties.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Life Long Learning

Resilience

Team Player

Strong work ethic

Job description

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Teaching Learning Responsibility (TLR) £3,737

Special Educational Needs Allowance (SEN) £2,716

Start Date: To be confirmed

Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupil. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.

Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.

The teachers at Paddock are enthusiastic about nurturing collaborative efforts, creating a supportive environment where individuals thrive as part of a united group.

Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.

To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

• Compassion and Empathy

• Keen to contribute to school life

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential

• Strong work ethic

We offer:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible PPA time (with agreement of senior leadership)

• Strong senior leadership support

• Opportunities to develop area of specialism

• Partnership for training and development with schools in Wandsworth and beyond.

• An outstanding training programme

• Access to employee wellbeing scheme

• Opportunities for promotion within the school

• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We welcome visits to the school.

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.

Safeguarding Statement

Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Paddock School

Head of Department – Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London)

Teaching Learning Responsibility (TLR) £3,737

Special Educational Needs Allowance (SEN) £2,716

Start Date: To be confirmed

Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupil. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.

Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.

The teachers at Paddock are enthusiastic about nurturing collaborative efforts, creating a supportive environment where individuals thrive as part of a united group.

Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.

To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

•Team Player

• Compassion and Empathy

• Keen to contribute to school life

• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential

• Life Long Learning

• Resilience

• Celebrate Learning

• Strong work ethic

We offer:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible PPA time (with agreement of senior leadership)

• Strong senior leadership support

• Opportunities to develop area of specialism

• Partnership for training and development with schools in Wandsworth and beyond.

• An outstanding training programme

• Access to employee wellbeing scheme

• Opportunities for promotion within the school

• Cycle 2 Work

• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We welcome visits to the school.

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.

Safeguarding Statement

Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.