Deputy Head of College in Ringwood

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with severe, complex, or moderate learning difficulties and disabilities? Would you like to be part of a team that is passionate about every individual person? At Sheiling College we provide holistic, innovative, and effective education in the classroom and residential houses to match the interests, skills, and aspirations of our students and to meet their individual needs. Our College students study at Entry 1-3 and have diverse needs including ASD, sensory processing difficulties & behaviours that can challenge. We have a large, beautiful site with lots of open, green spaces and woodland that provides a peaceful, therapeutic setting and a dynamic teaching environment. Within the 45 acres are classrooms, student residential accommodation (large, spacious houses), a purpose-built therapy building, a multipurpose hall (with a large stage for performances), a gymnasium, a shallow heated indoor swimming pool, a variety of indoor and outdoor workshops and a large kitchen garden which provide ample opportunity for creative, experiential learning.

Qualifications

• B.Ed. or degree, plus a PGCE (or alternative teaching qualification)
• Proven leadership and management experience in an education setting
• Excellent teaching ability and experience of driving outstanding teaching and learning
• Demonstrable experience in Safeguarding and Curriculum Development

Key Priorities

• Managing operational logistics for the College provision
• Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, support, and opportunities for students
• Leading aspects of the development and delivery of Curriculum and Accredited Learning
• Modelling exemplary standards of work, teaching and organisation, and professional conduct

How to apply

To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with the Head of College; Hannah.Jones@thesheilingringwood.co.uk. She will be pleased to arrange an informal chat or book a term-time visit for you. Alternatively, visit our website (The Sheiling Ringwood – Vacancies) for further information including the job description and person specification.

Please complete the application form which can be found on our website at: www.thesheilingringwood.co.uk. Please note, we cannot accept CVs for any of our positions so it is essential that you complete an application form.

The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. Staff are also prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at The Sheiling Ringwood and/or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment. This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. We will also carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.