Oak Grove College - Senior Teacher for Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting

Closing date 20^th March 2025

We are looking for a Senior Teacher responsible for Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting, to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day, because at Oak Grove College ‘everyone matters, every day counts’.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with severe learning needs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to take on a key leadership role.  As part of the college senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence whole-school strategies and the chance to work collaboratively with dedicated colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning and making a lasting impact on the education and development of our students.

Job Title:           Senior Teacher for Curriculum, Assessment and Reportin
Job Overview:       Lead the development and implementation of an inclusive curriculum, oversee assessment and reporting processes and support staff in delivering high quality teaching and learning.
Contract Status:      1.0 FTE; Permanent
Pay Scale:           UPS3 plus TLR1c £14,264 and SEN Allowance £2679
Start Date:               September 2025 or earlier if possible

We are looking for an exceptional teacher with recent, substantial middle leadership experience who is ready to grow and develop into a Senior Leader.

You will play a key role in leading and developing the curriculum to ensure it meets the diverse needs of all students.  You will be responsible for overseeing assessment strategies, tracking student progress and ensuring effective reporting to parents, carers and relevant stakeholders. 

Collaborating with the staff team, you will support high quality teaching and learning, ensuring that curriculum delivery aligns with individual student needs.

We offer a strong track record of career progression and professional development and are committed to supporting our staff in growing their expertise, taking on leadership opportunities, and advancing their careers within our dynamic and inclusive environment.

Interested applicants are encouraged to speak to the Headteacher prior to submitting their application.

 Closing date:    20^th March 2025
 Interview date: 27^th March 2025

For the full pack and details of how to apply, visit their website here

Oak Grove College - Breaktimes Support Assistant

Closing Date Friday 21st March

We are looking for a Breaktimes Support Assistant to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day, because at Oak Grove College ‘everyone matters, every day counts’.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with severe learning needs. 

Job Title: Breaktimes Support Assistant
Contract: 15 hours per week (10.30am – 1.30pm)but less hours also considered (11.30am – 1.30pm / 12.30pm – 1.30pm)
Term time only (38 weeks + 5.4 weeks holiday pay per year) + some inset days paid as overtime
Temporary until July 2025 with potential to extend

Pay Scale: Grade 3; Points 3-4; £12.45 – £12.65 per hour;
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm / 11.30 – 1.30pm / 12.30 – 1.30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Breaktimes Support Assistants form an important part of our staff team, enhancing the lunchtime experience for our students to ensure that the social development of all is promoted, alongside a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills, knowledge and experience:

·        Ability to supervise students during playtime, both indoor and outdoor
·        Ability and experience leading and running playground games and activities
·        Ability to engage with students and promote their social development and self esteem
·        Experience in supporting students giving careful attention to safety and well-being and actively encouraging play
·        Understanding of behaviour issues and strategies to manage them
·        Capacity to work flexibly across range of student settings
·        Effective team working
·        Fluency in English
·        Play / Sports leaders qualification
·        Ability to work with staff to support with Manual Handling issues

A programme of support and training will be offered.  Attendance on some training days would be required.  Prior experience with students with complex learning needs is preferred but not essential as a programme of support and training will be offered.

Applicants who are invited to interview will also be observed working with students. 
Closing date:    Friday 21st March 202
(We will progress applications received prior to the closing date where appropriate.)

Selection date: Friday 28^th March 2025

For the full pack and details of how to apply please visit their website here

Davison High School - Careers Lead

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 3rd March 2025 

Term Time only - 37 hours per week + Inset days

WSCC NJC Grade 7 £28,624 p.a. pro rata (Actual salary £24,661 p.a.) 

Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their career aspirations?

Davison CE High School for Girls is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Careers Leader to lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of the School’s programme of careers advice, information and guidance and coordinate our work experience. This role offers the opportunity to guide students in exploring their potential, connecting with employers, and making informed decisions about their future pathways. If you're a confident and strong communicator, strategic thinker, and committed to student success, join us in shaping the next generation of leaders. 

You can download the job description here

At Davison CE High School for Girls, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to empowering young women. Our school is committed to ensuring that every student and adult in our community is able to flourish. As a member of our team, you will benefit from a collaborative and innovative culture, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. With strong links to the local community and a focus on Christian values, Davison CE High School offers a fulfilling and inspiring workplace for people who are passionate about shaping the future.

Davison CE High School for Girls is a successful 11-16 school, designated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in July 2024. ‘Davison School provides an exceptional education for its pupils.’ ‘Pupils love of learning is evident through their confident attitudes and commendable behaviour.’

The successful candidate will hold, or will show the desire and capability to work towards, a level 6 qualification in Careers Advice and Guidance. This will be fully funded and supported by the school.

Davison CE High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check, in line with “Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruiting”. 

Davison CE High School for Girls is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

All applications must be submitted on a WSCC non-teaching application form which can be found on our website www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk and sent by email for the attention of Mr C Keating, Headteacher to hr@davisonhigh.school

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 3rd March 2025 Interview date: Thursday 6th March 2025

The school reserves the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Esteem - Creative Facilitator (Contractor)

Application deadline: We will leave this open until the right candidate is found

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative facilitator to help young creative voices flourish. Supporting young people, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, to start their creative journeys and build their confidence and skills.

Principal tasks and responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support to young adults using Esteem’s Creative Suite for creative projects. 
• Share your skills and knowledge while allowing young people to develop their own visions.
• Support an Esteem youth worker at monthly Creative Collective ‘Power Up’ meetings, offering guidance and adding to creative discussions around the work young people share.

Based at: Esteem, Old School House, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6PA

Contract: Subcontractor Agreement – 46 weeks per annum ongoing contract (excluding Christmas and quarterly wellbeing weeks)

Hours: 5 hours per week

Specific hours: The Creative Collective meets on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.

Pay: £20 per hour / £4,600 per annum (based on a 46 week period per annum) – Paid via monthly invoice

Training: Additional 5 hours of paid onboarding training

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible, reliant on pre-work checks (Enhanced DBS and References)

For full details on the role please see the Role Description and Person Specification

To apply please download this Application Form

Oak Grove College – Maths and IT Teacher Vacancy

Closing Date 25th February 2025

We are looking for a Maths and IT Teacher to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day, because at Oak Grove College ‘everyone matters, every day counts’.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with severe learning needs. 

We are committed to providing an excellent education for all students so that they develop the communication, social, life and vocational skills necessary to take an active role as citizens in the local, national and international community.  Ofsted inspected us in June 2024 and recognised that the college continues to offer a GOOD quality of education and safeguarding is effective. The inspection noted staff dedication, warm and trusting relationships between adults and students, teachers who listen and make learning fun, an innovative curriculum, a tailored approach to the needs of students, positive engagement and students who go home happy.

In this role you will gain a wealth of experience and we can offer a solid training package to help you flourish in your role.  Most of all we offer a welcoming team environment where everyone’s contribution to the community is noticed and acknowledged.

Job Title:           Maths and IT Teacher

Job Overview:       Supporting the learning of young people with moderate learning needs

Contract Status:      1.0 FTE; Permanent

Pay Scale:           TMS/UPS dependent on applicant; plus SEN Allowance

Start Date:               Summer Term 2025 or September 2025

We are looking for a teacher who is:

·        Looking to work in a college with a positive and inclusive ethos

·        Able to deliver great lessons with communication development at their centre

·        Lead a holistic approach to learning for young people in your class

·        Prepared to take a full role in curriculum development and extracurricular activities

·        Aspirational for students and yourself

·        Dynamic, creative and emotionally intelligent

·        Excellent at using a variety of communication systems 

We welcome applications from teachers with excellent special or mainstream experience in primary or secondary sector. A programme of support and training will be offered to develop your understanding and skills in special educational needs within a supportive environment.  

Applicants who are invited to interview will also be observed working with a class of students to demonstrate how they interact with students and structure learning.  We fully intend to hold interviews face to face and will provide more information about how this can be conducted safely. 

Closing date:    25^th February 2025              Interview date: 27^th February 2025

For the full application pack please visit their website 

Oak Grove College - Play Leader Vacancy

Closing date:    Friday 21st February 2025

Play Leaders form an important part of our staff team, enhancing the lunchtime experience for our students to ensure that the social development of all is promoted, alongside a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills, knowledge and experience:

Ability to supervise students during playtime, both indoor and outdoor
Ability and experience leading and running playground games and activities
Ability to engage with students and promote their social development and self esteem·        Experience in supporting students giving careful attention to safety and well-being and actively encouraging play
Understanding of behaviour issues and strategies to manage them
Capacity to work flexibly across range of student settings
Effective team working
Fluency in English
Play / Sports leaders qualification
Ability to work with staff to support with Manual Handling issues

A programme of support and training will be offered.  Attendance on some training days would be required.  Prior experience with students with complex learning needs is preferred but not essential as a programme of support and training will be offered.

Job Title: Play Leader
Contract: 15 hours per week. Term time only (38 weeks + 5.4 weeks holiday pay per year) + some inset days paid as overtime. Temporary until July 2025.
Pay Scale: Grade 3; Points 3-4; £12.45 – £12.65 per hour;
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Start Date: ASAP

For the full job pack including details of how to apply click here

Oak Grove College - Cover Supervisor

Closing Date Friday 21^st February 2025

Our Cover Supervisors form an important part of our staff team, supporting students and colleagues to give the highest quality holistic support to our young people.   Cover Supervisors work across all areas in our Secondary School for students with a variety of Special Educational Needs.

The post is to provide quality lesson cover for absent teachers and to support the effective and efficient running of the college. Experience of working with students with learning difficulties is essential.

The individual appointed would have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to use their initiative and be able to work effectively in a team. They must also have significant experience of working alongside learners with complex special educational needs.

Applicants must be qualified to A-level or equivalent and have a C or higher in English and Maths at GCSE. Excellent IT skills are required and ideally candidates will have experience of a range of communication methods.

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Contract: 32.5 hours per week; Term time only + inset days (39 weeks per year); Fixed Term Contract until July 2025.
Pay Scale: Grade 6; Points 9-12; £13.69 per hour;
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

You can download the job pack and details of how to apply here