Key Stage 4/Pre-16 Lead

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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Key Stage 4/Pre-16 Lead 

Location:     Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER

Salary:             Up to £50,000.00 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Key Stage 4/Pre-16 Lead to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College located in Maidstone.

About the role

The Key Stage 4 Lead will oversee the daily running of the Heath Farm College Key Stage 4 Centre. You will model the College’s values of ‘Love, Commitment and Opportunity’ on a daily basis. The person appointed will have responsibility for the welfare, education and daily provision for a small group of Year 10 and Year 11 students.  

The main purpose of the job is to:

• Achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the students within KS4 at Heath Farm College
• Support the strategic development of KS4 at Heath Farm College
• Ensure that the KS4 College Code of Conduct is adhered to
• Support, hold accountable and develop a team of teachers and LSAs focussing on high standards of social, personal and academic development of students
• Support students with ensuring their needs are met according to their EHCP documentation
• Be responsible for all EHCP Reviews and other professionals meetings
• Develop operational measures to ensure a calm and productive working environment so that students can reach their potential
• Support the Head of College and Deputy Headteacher in maintaining the quality of provision within KS4 and the management of teaching and support through professionalism and high expectations
• Work collaboratively with the Head of College and Deputy Headteacher to monitor academic progress of the KS4 students to sustain effective learning and secure appropriate post statutory placements
• Liaise with external agencies and key staff to identify strategies in line with student need to support positive engagement
• Work with legal guardians to ensure engagement with the KS4 Centre at Heath Farm College

Qualifications required

• QTS

About us

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. 

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. 

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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