Autism Department Lead
Seashell trust
Autism Department Lead
£48089
Seashell trust, Gillbent, Stockport
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b172579b4db040f386af1dc0c3f628be
Full Job Description
- Providing strategic leadership and direction to the Autism department ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs tailored to the needs of students with Autism.
- Managing a team of teaching and support staff within the Autism department, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement curriculum content, teaching materials, and learning initiatives that promote inclusive environments for students with Autism.
- Leading the planning, design, and delivery of programs and interventions to support the diverse needs of students with Autism, incorporating evidence based strategies and best practices.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices within the Autism department, implementing improvements as necessary to enhance student outcomes.
- Managing self-assessment and quality assurance processes within the Autism department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Providing oversight and management of course records and associate systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of student data.
- Acting as a point of contact for parents, carers, and external agencies involved in supporting students with Autism, fostering positive relationships and communication channels.
- Leading and facilitating regular team meetings, professional development sessions, and collaborative planning sessions to promote continuous learning and improvement within the Autism department.
- Collaborating with the Multidisciplinary Team to create Individual Learning
- Plans (ILPs) and ensure alignment with Individual Learner Schedules (ILS) for students with Autism.
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with students who have Autism and other learning difficulties.
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent Post-16 tutor qualification.
- Leadership experience, including managing a team of teaching and support staff within an educational setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in Autism education, including knowledge of sensory impairments, communication difficulties, and differentiated curriculum development.
- Proven ability to implement and evaluate teaching strategies that support the diverse needs of students with Autism.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on best practices in Autism education.
- A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, with a strong commitment to the welfare and development of students with complex disabilities.
to join our dedicated team at Seashell Trust. Reporting to the Deputy Head of - Teachers pension scheme for qualified teachers
- Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
- A generous annual leave entitlement (5.4 weeks per year as school holidays) as this is a term time only role.
- Free membership to the Trusts inclusive gym, fitness centre and swimming pool
- Access to a range of onsite fitness classes including yoga, Zumba and more
- Discounts on cinema tickets, high street shopping, travel, days out and more
- Private Health Care - through Benenden giving access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advise.
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free on-site parking
- Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
- Paid Enhanced DBS, Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Please outline your experience teaching students with Autism.
- Please detail why do you feel that you would be suitable for the role of department lead at Seashell trust.
What we can offer you:
Our detailed 2-week induction programme ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting.
With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
College, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop good practice in
Autism education. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the
Autism department, overseeing staff, and driving forward innovative strategies to
enhance the learning experience for our students with Autism.
About Seashell
Celebrating over 200 years of being a recognised and registered charity, Seashell
Trust provides expert guidance and support to individuals in need.
Based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, the Trust consists of the Royal School
Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family
services and residential homes which provide a safe and supporting environment.
About Seashell Royal College Manchester
RCM offers tailored and specialist education and care to over 70 young people with
learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and Autism for students aged
19 to 25.
RCM provides world-leading learning initiatives, resources and highly specialist
multi-sensory learning environments which are tailored to each individual young
person.
At Seashell Trust we are dedicated to providing a creative, happy, and secure
environment for children and young people with complex needs and additional
About Seashell Trust
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values! We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £48,089.00 per year
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