NovaCity Ltd Hiring for Head of Education – Alternative Provision Job at Rotherham, England Full Time

AP Head of Education Required for September 2021

Salary: £24,000-25,000, pro rata for 32.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks. Additional up to 4 weeks during school holidays for any community projects to be added to the salary when completed. Plus, potential annual bonus, based on performance.

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an ambitious leader, dedicated to making a difference working with young people who are at risk of exclusion, or have complex special educational needs. Someone who has a community spirit and who has experience working in the education sector. This role is to lead our alternative provision with the support managing directors and other professionals. Running the day to day operations of our KS3/4 and be in charge of the overall educational offer.

Being accessible to all young people is important to Nova City and you will ensure there are no barriers for young people wanting to attend provision.

The successful candidate will be/have:

A highly motivated, confident, non-judgmental team player, with excellent leadership skills and a passion to provide students with a friendly, safe and motivational place to learn in.

Experience working with disadvantaged young people in the school setting or alternative provision.

Genuinely passionate to work and make a difference to children and young people who are disadvantaged or have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.

Able to demonstrate a dedication to their own continuing professional development.

We will offer:

A strong, professional team to support you and work with.

Students who want to learn and parents who appreciate the help their child receives.

Quality CPD and experiences that will help you to develop your career.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

You will be personally responsible for liaising with schools and other services.

The designated safeguarding lead, along with overseeing the training of the rest of the teams continuous development within this area.

Parental contact, as consultation to review how our provision can best prepare for a student, with constant review of their progression.

Staff management, reviewing their performance, along with the day to day communications between all staff, including review of any potential areas where the provision may need to adapt/ change to provide a higher standard of service.

Develop community projects that will be delivered in the school holidays, allow students and families to access support throughout the year.

Working with multi agencies and networking with schools, and other community businesses etc.

Leading and supporting the delivery of creative and partnership projects.

Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality.

To support and motivate a young person with a wide range of support needs, which may include a history of challenging behaviour, involvement with the youth justice system and/or being looked after.

NovaCity Alternative Provision

Nova City is a forward thinking, multicultural community project, committed to an inclusive education that raises the aspirations of all. We are unashamedly ambitious for our students and for our staff. We endeavour to grow and develop the skills and to support young people who have special additional needs and are at risk of exclusion from education. We are at an exciting stage of further developing, and thrive to create the best alternative provision for your people in this area.

If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Beebe-Brown, (managing Director), via e-mail The closing date is 3pm on Friday 3rd September 2021, with Interviews to be held shortly after.

Application forms and further details may be downloaded from the Nova city website at https://www.novacitycentre.com/rotherham or on the request by emailing Nova . Completed application forms should be returned electronically for the attention of Lisa Beebe at the Nova City address or e-mailed

Please note that a application form MUST be completed. Applicants should note that the Nova City is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: Friday 3rd September 3 o’clock

Interviews: w/c 6th Sept

Reference ID: APSEPT2021HE

Weekly Hours hours: 32.5 per week

Expected start date: as soon as possible

Job Types: full time , permenant

Reference ID: NOVAAPSEPT21

Application deadline: 03/09/2021

Expected start date: 13/09/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,247.00-£25,018.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No