We can offer:
- A large all age special school with enthusiastic pupils and staff
- A school where Literacy in its broadest sense is a top priority
- Commitment to Sport as a specialist sports college
- Commitment to ICT – well resourced, laptops or PC’s for all teachers
- Focus on the Arts through Creative Partnerships and strong Music, Art, Drama and Design and Technology departments
- Cultural diversity both within the school and through community, national and international links
- Commitment to professional development for all
- A school that encourages applications from mainstream teachers
- Non contact time, excellent levels of TA/NNEB support
Job Description
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Director of Learning for pupils with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Closing Date: Friday, January 29th 2010 ( NB: Closing Date Passed )
Required for September 2010 (or April if available)
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING
for pupils with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Leadership scale L 11-14
Are you dynamic and innovative? Are you a leader of progressive teaching and learning keen to push the boundaries? Are you looking for a senior leadership position? Would you like to lead a large team of motivated staff involved in the education of pupils with ASD?
The Headteacher and Governors of Arbour Vale School are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to join our Leadership team and take responsibility for the development of our educational approach for pupils with an autism spectrum disorder. Provision within the school includes specialist class bases, generic class groups and access to a 24 hour curriculum.
We can offer:
- A commitment to an ethos of innovation, excellence and continual improvement.
- Purpose built facilities on a co-located site.
- A large multi-professional staff team.
- A highly successful Residential provision for 12 pupils.
- Commitment as a Specialist Sports College with inclusive Physical Education and Sport.
- Commitment to ICT – well resourced, laptops or PCs for all teachers.
- Focus on the Arts through work with Creative Partners.
- Cultural diversity both within the school and through our broad community links.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Enthusiastic and extraordinary pupils ranging in age from 3-19.
Informal visits are welcome
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Informal visits to the school and telephone discussions are welcomed.
For an application pack or to arrange a visit please contact Sharon Jeffery on 01753 515560 or e-mail: sharonj@arbourvale.slough.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 29th January 2010
Interviews to be held: Monday 8th February 2010
Arbour Vale School, Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, Berks, SL2 3AE
