At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as 'outstanding' in every way.

We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and hard-working colleague to lead Media Studies and become part of our cohesive, professional and supportive team. The department is well-resourced with whiteboards in every classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce and grow Media Studies within the school.

The successful candidate will be:

* Ambitious for young people and for themselves

* Creative in using new technologies or teaching approaches to help students to learn and progress

* Keen to continually develop their practice, with a collaborative approach

* An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate and challenge students.

You will be required to:

* Inspire and support our students across the three Key Stages

* Use a range of assessment strategies to provide targeted and directed feedback

* Be inspired by reading and researching new pedagogy on learning and teaching

* Be creative and reflective in the planning of lessons and schemes of works

* Have the skills to form excellent working relationships with all individuals.

* Further information can be found in the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: 12am, Monday 25th November 2024

Hours: 40 hours per week (term time only)

Why work for us?

* a competitive salary

* a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

* continued professional development and training

* Pension contributions

* a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

* £500 refer-a-friend bonus

* OFSTED bonuses

* life insurance

* cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

* discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

* birthday treats

* long service and employee of the month awards

* employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

Olsen House is a very special place indeed. We cater for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in society. All our pupils have an Education Health and Care plan, which describes additional need in Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Many are on the autism spectrum and a considerable proportion have several comorbid additional needs. Many of our young people can present with behaviours of concern and it takes a very special person to support them. We serve children and families from the Merseyside area and beyond. Our success is based on establishing exceptionally powerful relationships, helping pupils to develop pro-social skills that enable them to navigate society more successfully. We operate without sanctions, and we use reward to achieve a calm learning environment for all, modifying behaviour over the long term. Our emphasis is always to support pupils make choices that are positive for everyone.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you