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At Cavendish Education, we see past the labels associated with learning differences and instead see the young person and their potential. Now in our tenth year of operation, our day and boarding schools offer a range of exciting opportunities as we continue to expand to meet the needs of more young people.
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Cavendish Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers.
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Teacher of Science
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Location: Bredon School
Hours of work: Part-time (0.8) 4 days per week, term time 34 weeks, and occasional days for training/inset outside of the 34 weeks and open days. One late night duty each week during term time.
Closing date: Monday, 11th September, 9am
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Description:
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With a strong emphasis on dyslexia, the post holder will facilitate the delivery of a balanced, relevant and differentiated Science curriculum to all pupils. They will support subject initiatives; monitor, assess and report upon pupil progress, and contribute to raising the standard of Science within the department and the school.
Speech & Language Therapist
Band 5 (Full-time)
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Location: Heathermount School
Closing date: 05th October 2023
Salary: £28,407 to £34,581.00 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Start Date: ASAP
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Description:
We are looking to appoint a Full time Speech and Language Therapist who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, innovative and would fit in well with a well-established Speech and Language team.
You should have a HCPC recognised speech and language degree. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex speech, language, and communication needs. It also includes working closely with families, peers, and professionals across the education setting.
Alongside the lead SALTs, you will deliver therapy, train others, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced lead SALT.
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Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Julie-Ann Stone on 01344 875101 or by email to admin@heathermount.co.uk.
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NB At Heathermount we evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed, so early application is recommended.
Speech & Language Therapist
Band 6 (Part-time)
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Location: Heathermount School
Hours: Part Time
Salary: (FTE £35,392 to £42,618 per annum) DOE
Interview date: W/C 16/10/2023
Closing date: 05th October 2023
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Description:
As an autonomous professional working within our therapy team, you will help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people. Alongside the lead SALTs, you will deliver therapy, train others, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced lead SALT.
You will need a HCPC recognised speech and language degree. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex speech, language, and communication needs. You will work closely with families, peers, and professionals across the education setting. If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and share our commitment to maximising every child’s potential we would love to hear from you.
Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term 1-1
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Location: Bredon School
Hours: 39 weeks per year, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, 40 hours per week.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 19th July 2024
Salary: from £18,992 to £22,930 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 05th October 2023
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Description:
We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with small classes (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.
Teaching assistants support our students in their learning by either working with individuals or groups of students. They also contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring, and reporting of students’ progress.
The post will require the successful applicant to undertake any such duties as may be assigned which are consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.
We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives and education of our young people and our hard working, talented staff.
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Teaching Assistants Full Time
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Location: Heathermount School
Hours: 39 weeks per year, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, 40 hours per week
Salary: from £18,992 to £22,930 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Closing date: 05th October 2023
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Description:
We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5-18 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. All our students have an Educational Health & Care Plan. We are a well-resourced school with small classes (max 8) with students supported by a team of educational and therapeutic staff who work in unison to achieve the best outcome for our learners.
Teaching assistants support our students in their learning by either working with individuals or groups of students. They also contribute to the assessment, planning, recording, monitoring, and reporting of students’ progress.
The post will require the successful applicant to undertake any such duties as may be assigned which are consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.
We are a forward looking and ambitious school with a passion for making a difference to the lives and education of our young people and our hard working, talented staff.
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Receptionist
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Location: Heathermount School
Hours: 8.30 am – 4.00 pm, 40 weeks per year
Actual Salary: £19,034.90
Interviews: W/C 16/10/2023
Closing date: 05th October 2023
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Description:
Are you a professional, efficient receptionist that will be able to meet and greet visitors to Heathermount with a warm welcome? If so, please read on as we are looking for someone just like you to come and join our team.
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Please do not hesitate to call the school for an informal chat or come and visit us and meet our inspiring, wonderful young people and our hard-working, talented staff. Visits and informal discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
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Please contact Julie-Ann Stone on 01344 875101 or by email at admin@heathermount.co.uk.
Caretaker
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Location: Holmewood School
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per year (Dependant upon experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2023 or ASAP
Apply by: 12th September 2023
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Description: ​
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and self-motivated person to fill the post of Caretaker.
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Your main responsibilities will be:
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Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the Holmewood sites, internally and externally, including woodwork, decorating and repairs on furnishings and buildings.
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Proactively maintain the sites and gardens and ponds as required.
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Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (including keeping and updating an inventory and risk assessments of COSHH materials used on site) and take action where hazards are identified.
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Work with the Site Manager and administration staff to arrange for contractors where needed (e.g. where qualifications or expertise is required).
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Work within a team to ensure that the maintenance of the buildings is completed effectively and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will be energetic and self-motivated, and will have excellent organisational and administrative skills. They will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate well to people on all levels. They will be confident and proficient in their use of IT. A flexible approach, a sense of humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
PE SEN Teacher
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Location: Chelsea Hall School
Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 per year
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 30/10/2023
Apply by: 20 October 2023
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Description: ​
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To plan and deliver engaging lessons to a small class of up to 7 pupils, in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies.
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To monitor, record and report on pupils' progress.
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To maintain pupils’ Individual Educational Plans and update them on a half-termly basis.
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To promote the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
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To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for each individual pupil that ensures progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
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To make effective use of the class Teaching Assistants by ensuring that:
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they are aware of their responsibilities
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they are completing their work at an appropriate standard
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they are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources / teaching aids
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they organise the classroom, its resources and displays in a way that provides a stimulating and supportive learning situation for all pupils
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Work with and manage challenging behaviour in a way that reduces its occurrence and enables pupils to develop effective and appropriate strategies.
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To play a full part as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.
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To maintain regular communication with parents, colleagues and external agencies, both informally and in meeting times, to ensure the individual needs of each pupil are being met effectively.
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To safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing
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To participate in training and take responsibility for personal development
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To ensure good preparation for and participation in team meetings, and parents meeting.