Teacher-in-Charge/Lead Teacher of Provision

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Do you want to make a difference in education outside a traditional setting? Are you an aspiring or experienced middle leader ready to take on the challenges of a diverse and highly specialised environment?

We are looking for someone who has the vision and drive to lead a school that works collaboratively with other professional disciplines within a hospital environment.

Oakview hospital is based on two sites and provides residential treatment for young people aged 12-18 with mental health issues, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Education plays a crucial part in the day-to-day structured programme within the hospital and you would make a key contribution in managing its delivery.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Genuine commitment and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• A track record in delivering successful outcomes in a specialist area
• Confidence and determination
• Excellent organisational skills
• Capacity to motivate and support students and colleagues
• An ability to teach English or experience in post 16 education is desirable but your ability to lead will be paramount.

Please read our school profile and appointment schedule and apply on our application form. CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact Anna Tate, School Adviser: anna.tate@oakview.co.uk.

Oakview East Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references, ensuring compliance with the DBS process and should an offer of employment be made, complying with all policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding and child protection.

Closing Date: 3.00pm Thursday 7 May 2015

Oakview School, Oakview Hospital, Crockenhill Road, St Mary Cray, Orpington, B54 4EP