Senior Teacher/Caseworker for Medical Education Team - Worcester, United Kingdom - Worcestershire Children First
Description
Job Title: Senior Teacher/Caseworker for Medical Education Team
Salary: £46,525 + upto £7,847 (TLR2) + £2,539 (SEN 1) Pro-rata
Hours: 26 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent
The Role:
Due to the forthcoming retirement of the current post holder an exciting opportunity has arisen from 1st September 2024, for an excellent, experienced, and compassionate fully qualified teacher and experienced leader to support the delivery of education for pupils accessing the MET.
The successful candidate will be responsible for learners accessing the Worcester unit who are currently unable to attend school for medical reasons including those with additional needs, whilst also managing a regular review of students in conjunction with school, external agencies, and healthcare colleagues with a focus on supporting future education options.
Candidates with current or recent experience:
• in a secondary school environment or with secondary school aged pupils
• with safeguarding responsibilities and training
• within a leadership role in a school setting
• in working with multi agencies and WCF
would be at an advantage within the application process.
The MET offers pupils tuition within small groups, of approximately 8, in; English, mathematics, science, PSHE and business studies. Pupils who are unable to attend lessons within the MET base are offered 1-1 sessions or small group classes via Teams and in some instances within the home or school setting.
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of committed teachers and support staff and will be based at our Worcester unit, which shares a site with Newbridge PRU. The site is open to pupils from Monday – Thursday the successful candidate is required to be on site for a minimum of 3 days, with the potential for flexible working arrangements to be made on the 4th day.
The caseworker has responsibility for the children accessing the Worcester MET and developing Individual Education Plans to support each child's learning. The caseworker will also line manage a core department, the staff who work within the unit and will work collaboratively with the Medical Education Team lead and other Senior Teachers to ensure that children accessing the MET across the County are provided with equitable opportunities to address gaps in their learning and thrive within education whilst preparing for reintegration or their next steps in education.
As an organisation WCF are committed to ongoing professional development and provide access to a wide range of CPDL opportunities. The successful applicant would be joining a team of committed professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that our pupils are not disadvantaged by their existing medical conditions.
Please contact Gina DiVito Smith (gdivito-) if you would like to discuss the role or arrange to visit our unit.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
How to Apply:
Application forms are invited to apply for this role. Please see attached.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Please write your application with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples of why you should be considered; and the experience, skills, and knowledge that you would bring to the post.
Please email your Application to
Application Closing Date: Sunday 5th May 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Anticipated Wednesday 22nd May 2024