Head of Residential Child Care
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/08/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/09/2022 23:59
Salary:
£37,568 - £41,591
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Walworth School
Further Information
Head of Care
Grade 12 – pt 33 to 37 - £37,568 to £41,591
Required from the 31st of October 2022 or sooner if possible
Permanent
The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Head of Care to lead our residential unit.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leadership and management.
The Head of Care will be responsible for the leadership of the residential care team under the direction of the Head Teacher in support of children who attend the residential provision as an extended day or residential border at the school, providing a happy, homely and secure environment which extends their learning to provide a 24-hour curriculum.
The Head of Care will also ensure that all the school’s pupils experience the very highest standards of care by leading and managing all aspects of the school’s residential provision, considering the DfE National Minimum Standards for Residential special schools and current Social Care Common Inspection framework relating to residential special schools, legislation, national and local policy, research and best practice.
In addition, it will be an important part of the role to be able to provide leadership in the school as a member of the School Leadership Team and to take a leading role in awareness raising, thereby promoting the school’s success and improvement, ensuring high quality support to the care and education for all its learners and improved standards of achievement.
On call duties, on a rota basis with other senior leaders (Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher).
Sleep in duties as and when required to cover for staff absences or emergencies. (Sleep in Allowance paid when covered)
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date: Friday 23rd September 2022
Interview date: Monday 10th October 2022 (TBC)
Walworth School
Bluebell Way,
Newton Aycliffe,
Co. Durham
DL5 7LP
Tel: 01325 300194
Email: Walworth@durhamlearning.net
Website: Walworth.durham.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.