Faculty Leader

As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Faculty - Life Skills to join our close-knit team at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our Life Skills faculty, responsible for raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty. The successful candidate will be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes, ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages.

• Monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinators as appropriate.
• Complete a termly audit of homework across the school, to assess the frequency and quality of homework set.
• Deliver weekly assemblies and weekly student council meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant honours degree and QTS, with knowledge of recent developments in learning and teaching. A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progress is essential. Previous experience of working in an SEN environment is highly desirable.

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old, situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.

• A competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that's right for you.

We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each young person. Our staff come from relevant educational and therapeutic backgrounds and have extensive experience of supporting young people with a range of needs.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.