Director of Education/Head Teacher
David Lewis
near Alderley Edge, Cheshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £70,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2014
Job overview
To optimise communication and participation
David Lewis provides outstanding education, residential, medical and therapeutic support for people with PMLD, SLD, epilepsy and autism. The David Lewis School and College provide educational programmes for residential and day pupils allied to the formal curriculum. We promote independence, communication and employability skills for young people from 14 years of age.
Our small established Non-Maintained Special School and the larger Independent Specialist College form an integral part of David Lewis and operate closely with dedicated teams to provide accommodation, care and medical support for all learners. Our college is rated Outstanding in all areas: Ofsted 2012 'Learners make outstanding progress.'
We are looking for a Director of Education who:
- will add to the success and continuing development of the Education Service
- will have a background in one of the primary, secondary or FE sectors
- has proven leadership and communication skills
- has experience of working with special needs and managing challenging behaviour
- has a very good understanding of working with young people with autism
- is passionate about access to education, teaching and learning for all
- is committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Billy Mclnally, Director of Education on 01565 640000 email: billy.mcinally@davidlewis.org.uk
For full details and to apply online visit: www.davidlewis.org.uk
Alternatively call 01565 640182 to request an application pack.
Closing date: 17th October 2014
Interview date: 10th November 2014
We are committed to screening all staff through the Disclosure and Barring Service and are an equal opportunities employer. This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a stimulating and supportive environment with access to extensive resources and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
david lewis
looking forward to the future
www.davidlewis.org.uk
Near Alderley Edge, Cheshire
About David Lewis
David Lewis School & College
A living and learning environment which promotes that all-important transition from childhood to adult life for young people with epilepsy, related neurological conditions and learning difficulties.
Our Mission is to enable young people with complex epilepsy, related neurological conditions and learning difficulties to make the optimum transition to adult living in the wider community by recognising potential, developing skills, building confidence, raising self-esteem and maximising individual capacity for independence.
David Lewis is a renowned provider of high quality services for people with epilepsy and related neurological conditions including learning disabilities and behavioural difficulties. It makes a major contribution at regional and national level and continually strives for excellence.
Situated in 140 acres of beautiful countryside near Alderley Edge in Cheshire, the site has a spacious village atmosphere with buildings and houses situated around an oval drive. On site are a school, college, day services unit/ continuing adult education, residential houses, impressive sports facilities ... and plenty of space.
We offer residential and day places and provide education and training for around 70 young people aged 14-25 years, who have complex epilepsy and related neurological conditions. Our learners also have learning difficulties and a significant number have behavioural and communication difficulties, some with autistic spectrum disorders.
We have a clear vision of how to help our young people on their way to independence – via personal development, education, care, medical support in helping to stabilise their epilepsy, and therapies. The collaboration between each of these teams greatly benefits the progress of every student. Learning takes place within an holistic curriculum which identifies and includes learning opportunities within the School & College, on the residential units, out in the community and, where appropriate, on work experience placements.
To support our young people in their learning, we offer three pathways, which reflect the different abilities and needs of the learners:
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is the basis of a learner’s journey. This sets out the primary learning goal, which is the overall aim of the College Educational placement. The learner works with the teacher and key worker to agree goals for key areas including communication, Skills for Life (literacy, numeracy, ICT), personal development and independence training. Other subjects on offer are sports, Performing and Creative Arts, Horticulture, Health and PHSE, Community Access and Citizenship, as well as work experience and vocational qualifications.
All our young people come to College to make progress and they all achieve – in different ways and to different levels.
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