Keyline Care
Head of Education
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Head of Education
Are you an experienced and inspiring educational leader ready to shape an innovative learning environment and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people? Apply today to lead our brand-new education provision!
We are excited to be opening a brand-new, Ofsted-registered alternative education provision, and are looking for an exceptional Head of Education to lead its development and ongoing success. This is a unique opportunity to establish a high-quality educational setting from the ground up, creating a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment where children and young people can thrive.
About the Role
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the provision, ensuring outstanding educational outcomes and maintaining compliance with Ofsted and independent school standards.
Our provision will support children and young people aged 7 – 17 with a range of needs, such as SEND, SEMH and SEBD. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and visionary leader who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for every learner.
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic and operational leadership for the education provision.
- Leading the provision through Ofsted registration, inspection and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Developing and implementing an engaging, inclusive and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of learners.
- Monitoring teaching quality, learning outcomes and learner progress to ensure the highest standards of education.
- Working collaboratively with Therapists, residential colleagues, families and external professionals to provide support for learners.
- Managing safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing across the provision.
- Ensuring all policies, procedures and practices comply with statutory requirements and best practice.
- Supporting children and young people to achieve positive educational, social and emotional outcomes.
- Playing a key role in the ongoing growth and development of the provision and part of Keyline’s vision for outstanding education.
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Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or another recognised UK teaching qualification.
- Leadership experience within an educational setting.
- Experience of working with children and young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs and complex presentations.
- A creative thinker who can engage students through alternative learning approaches.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to establish and develop a high-quality educational provision.
- Strong relationship-builder with patience, empathy, and resilience.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A thorough understanding and commitment to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible annual leave, not aligned to standard UK term times.
- The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new Ofsted registered education provision.
- A key leadership role with the opportunity to influence the vision, culture and curriculum.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team.
- The chance to be creative and shape learning pathways for children and young people.
- A rewarding role where you can see real progress and impact.
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About Us
We are committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable.
We are like family. Our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn’t ‘one size fits all’ and that’s why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our service users, founded on trust and respect.
Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do – we keep our values close to heart.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Location
Nottinghamshire
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Pattern
40 hours per week; Flexible, not aligned to standard UK term times.
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