Head of Learning Hub - London, United Kingdom - BeyondAutism

BeyondAutism

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking to appoint three highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic leaders who have the strategic and operational skill set to lead our Post-19 hubs through the next stage of development.

You will have a commitment to community-based learning and will embrace working collaboratively with the Post-19 SLT and the Advisory Board to deliver on the service's educational vision to secure the most effective teaching, successful learning and the highest possible levels of learner achievement and engagement.

Leadership Working closely with the Assistant Director of Education and the Advisory Board, lead the process of self evaluation in the hub to inform the development and delivery of an ambitious vision and strategic plan for the Post -9 service.

To work with the Post-19 leadership team to develop and implement strategies for improvement, creating the development plan for a hub.

Inspire and lead the staff within each hub to develop a culture of responsibility through an operational plan which will ensure delivery of the strategic imperatives.

Provide strong and visible leadership to the staff in the hub, empowering all staff to perform at their highest level by making them feel supported in their decisions.

Create a climate of support and trust within the hub in which everyone feels heard and valued and in which concerns and ideas for improvement can be properly discussed.

Provide monthly reports to the Assistant Director of Education that will feed into the reports to the charity SMT, Trustees and Advisory Board.

To take the lead on all aspects of Ofsted preparation within the hub. To contribute substantially to the development and safe delivery of initiatives and programmes to develop community engagement. Educational and pastoral leadership Provide the intellectual leadership to ensure continuity of our learners' achievements in all areas. Oversee the work of the teaching staff team within the hub. To provide expertise and advice to staff on all areas of education and learners' personal development.

To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the education by scrutinising performance data, assessing trends over time and the progress of different groups, and individual, pupils.

To work with the team within the hub and the Consultant Behaviour Analyst to use progress data to identify learners who need extra support and ensure appropriate strategies are put in place.

Ensure that relevant and appropriate pathways are available to all learners and that staff systematically maintain accurate and detailed written records of all aspects of learners' development.

Ensure excellence in the hub's pastoral provision, providing the support required for all our pupils to flourish.

Ensure that the individual needs, experiences, interests and abilities of each learner are met, providing the best environment to ensure that each learner is making progress according to a personalized curriculum.

Leading the safeguarding ethos and practices within the hub. Where relevant, liaise with appropriate outside agencies as necessary regarding safeguarding adults at risk.

Monitor and support the Annual Review system, taking an active role in the delivery of the Education Health and Care Plan meetings as well as the Annual Review process, driving forward and recording learner outcomes.

Management Taking operational, day-to-day responsibility for the hub.

Be involved in the creation of and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the organised and efficient running of the hub and service.

Build positive working relations with all staff, and promote staff wellbeing, supporting them to always operate at their best.

Work closely with the Post-19 Service SLT, the Assistant Director of Education and the HR team to recruit and retain the best staff.

In partnership with the HR team, ensure that all staff are recruited according to BeyondAutism policies, conforming to legal disclosure and barring procedures and receive induction training and support to meet the needs of all pupils.

Ensure all staff understand and follow the service safeguarding policy and that required training is regularly undertaken in line with KCSIE.

Ensure that the management of staff performance is carried out and reported according to BeyondAutism policy. Ensure that hub resources are effectively and efficiently managed to benefit learners.

Ensure that all records and information are stored according to DfE regulations and the hub is compliant with all aspects of GDPR.

Marketing, admissions and the community Work collaboratively with the Admissions Officer and the Post 19 SLT to ensure that the Post 19 Service has admissions strategies that align with the aims of the service.

About the role 5 Ensure there is a healthy pipeline of placement referrals.

To work with the Admissions Officer and the other Heads of Hub to oversee the assessment and admission of learners to the hub in line with the admissions policy.

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