Devonjobs | New Careers

Teachers with Leadership Responsibilities (2 posts) - Combe Pafford School

Required for September 2022, suitably qualified and experienced teachers to lead our middle school and upper school departments. Governors have recently approved a slight restructure as a result of an internal promotion and this has resulted in two new TLR2b posts of responsibility being created, both of which will join the SLT. Further details about the specific posts and Combe Pafford School in general can be found by visiting our website.We will expect you to have excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum, teaching and learning, both in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment.You will also need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a teaching team of highly motivated practitioners across school and to support the needs of all children.The post requires someone who is an inspirational, reflective and creative teacher with a passion to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel ‘special’, with excellent classroom management and organisational skills.You will need to:- Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and a positive attitude and be committed to sharing good practice;- Be able to competently and positively manage pupil behaviour;- Show initiative and creativity in your approach to teaching and learning;- Be organised and efficient and demonstrate the ability to improve outcomes for children;- Be thoroughly committed to safety and well-being for all our pupils;- Demonstrate the aptitude to lead and work as part of a successful team liaising with parents and other visiting professionals;- Exhibit a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.Previous experience of working in a special school or specifically with SEN pupils is not essential. We are looking to appoint the right person to join our school. Appropriate training and support can be provided.We positively encourage anyone considering applying to visit the school if they are able. Please telephone 01803 321805 to arrange.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.Please visit www.combepaffordschool.co.uk for an application form.Your completed application form should be returned to jobapps@combepafford.torbay.sch.uk.Please apply by noon on the closing date.

HR Manager - Marland School

Marland is a successful special school for students of all ages (KS1-4) with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is located across three sites: Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford, with plans to expand to a fourth site within the next 18 months.This new post of HR Manager will be based at our residential school in Peters Marland, 6 miles from Torrington. The role is predominantly school term time plus an additional 5 days to cover any necessary ongoing administration during closure periods.This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified HR professional to join our friendly Marland team. You will work under the leadership of the Head of Finance and Business and will be responsible for providing a high-quality comprehensive HR service, advice and guidance to managers, governors and staff across the whole Marland organisation. You will take a lead role in managing the employee cycle, ensuring best practice and legal compliance, as well as overseeing and developing recruitment campaigns.You will hold line management responsibility for the HR administration staff and will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and supporting the team. You will act as an investigator for any casework, attending and advising at hearings and appeals, whilst acting as the first point of contact for all stakeholders regarding GDPR / Data Protection.Alongside the generous salary on offer, other benefits include ongoing training, professional development opportunities, wellbeing & health support and free lunch refreshments (during term time). Whilst this role will be based on site at the school, hybrid working opportunities may be considered.You will need to be highly confident and competent with HR matters and able to work flexibly and efficiently. We are looking for a skilled communicator who can motivate, lead and manage colleagues in a friendly and supportive manner. Experience and/or knowledge of school pay and terms and conditions for teaching and support staff would be advantageous. There are no requirements to work with our students, however, an understanding of, and/or empathy with, children who have SEN / SEMH is required.Please visit our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Bennett, Executive Principal, on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 27 June 2022

Design Technology Teacher - Marland Residential School

Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across three sites: Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford. This post is based at our Yr4-Yr11 residential school in Peters Marland (6 miles from Torrington), currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education and 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care. In May 2021, we opened our new purpose designed Design Technology / Vocational Learning Centre on this site providing excellent learning facilities for this important and popular multi-facetted subject.Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We also utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do.This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead role in maximising the potential of our excellent new DT / Practical Skills vocational facilities, delivering to small groups of our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, flexible and motivational DT specialist to join our friendly and committed teaching team. You will lead and work alongside our existing DT / Practical Skills Instructor to further develop and deliver a range of DT and vocational practical courses up to and including KS4 national accreditation level (GCSE, BTEC, etc). A good understanding of, and interest in, supporting the SEMH needs of our students are also important attributes for all staff.You will need to be passionate about your specialist subject, adaptable / flexible and motivational to others. You will also be a highly effective teacher and communicator who is skilled at building relationships and equally passionate about helping children to develop socially, emotionally and skills wise. Although not essential, ideally you will have experience of working with SEN.Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools.Please look on our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion, contact Mark Bithell, Residential School Headteacher, on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to a.dart@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 7 July 2022

Head of Finance & Business - Marland School

Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs (SEN). Currently, it is located across three sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford, with plans to expand to a fourth site within the next 18 months. This senior Finance & Business administration post is based at our residential school in Peters Marland (6 miles from Torrington) but will, under the Executive Principal, take the lead role for Finance & Business across the whole Marland organisation.This is a great opportunity to take over and further progress this stable but expanding department from our current postholder who is leaving for new ventures after 6+ highly successful years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible qualified Finance professional with the appropriate expertise to lead this friendly, experienced Finance, HR and general Admin team.Apart from the generous salary, other informal benefits currently include ongoing training / professional development opportunities, wellbeing & health support, free lunch / refreshments and a spacious single office with countryside views. Whilst this role will need to be based in school most of the time, partial flexi working opportunities may be considered by negotiation if beneficial for all parties. This role is predominantly school term time (39 weeks) plus an additional flexible 10 days during the school holidays to cover any necessary ongoing administration during these closure periods.You will need to be highly confident and competent with financial matters and able to work flexibly and efficiently to deadlines. You will also be a skilled communicator who is good at motivating, leading and managing colleagues on a friendly, supportive basis. Experience and/or knowledge of school finance would be advantageous. There are no requirements to work with our students, however an understanding of, and/or sympathy with, children who have SEN / SEMH would be useful.Please look on our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion, please contact Keith Bennett, Executive Principal, at the school on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 14 July 2022

Headteacher - Sherwell Valley Primary School

The Governing Board of Sherwell Valley Primary School is looking to appoint an inspiring Headteacher who will strive to improve the life chances of the many children we educate and care for.Our Governors, staff and children are passionate about our school and we are excited to be able to offer an exceptional leadership opportunity that will focus on making our good school outstanding.For you, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the development of one of the largest primary schools in Torbay. Sherwell Valley is a financially stable primary school, based in the thriving coastal town of Torquay in the county of Devon. It is a vibrant school where enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children enjoy learning, and talented, experienced and hardworking teachers love to teach them. We are a proud school with a strong belief that staff flourish and children learn best when they are nurtured and supported in being the most confident that they can be.We are looking for an individual who possesses the vision, drive and experience to lead our school community in a positive, passionate and dynamic way as we seek to deliver outstanding outcomes for all of our children and strive to provide an excellent and inclusive education to every child in our care.We believe in the potential of every child, and aim to make excellent provision for children’s academic, social and all-round wellbeing.We wish to appoint someone who will not only be able to build on the progress we have already made, but also bring new ideas to benefit our close school community. They will share our determination to create a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment based around our vision and core values.Our new Headteacher will:- Be an experienced strong, effective and credible leader with exceptional communication skills;- Demonstrate a deep understanding of best practice in teaching and learning;- Play a leading role in curriculum evaluation and implementation;- Have experience of creating and leading successful initiatives to raise expectations and outcomes across a school;- Expertly manage, coach and mentor key staff to support the quality of teaching and learning, provision, pastoral care, pupil outcomes and intervention;- Inspire and motivate a large team, sharing a passion for best practice.Our new Headteacher will be joining us at a time where we are looking towards creating an even brighter future for the fabulous children in our care. We aim to recruit our new Headteacher so that they can start in January 2023, or sooner.We encourage visits in order that you can see our school in action. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01803 613296 or recruitment@svps1.com.Please apply by noon on the closing date.Applicants will be notified of shortlisting for interview by 4 July 2022.Interview Date: 11 and 12 July 2022

HR Manager - Marland School

Marland is a successful special school for students of all ages (KS1-4) with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is located across three sites: Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford, with plans to expand to a fourth site within the next 18 months.This new post of HR Manager will be based at our residential school in Peters Marland, 6 miles from Torrington. The role is predominantly school term time plus an additional 5 days to cover any necessary ongoing administration during closure periods.This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified HR professional to join our friendly Marland team. You will work under the leadership of the Head of Finance and Business and will be responsible for providing a high-quality comprehensive HR service, advice and guidance to managers, governors and staff across the whole Marland organisation. You will take a lead role in managing the employee cycle, ensuring best practice and legal compliance, as well as overseeing and developing recruitment campaigns.You will hold line management responsibility for the HR administration staff and will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and supporting the team. You will act as an investigator for any casework, attending and advising at hearings and appeals, whilst acting as the first point of contact for all stakeholders regarding GDPR / Data Protection.Alongside the generous salary on offer, other benefits include ongoing training, professional development opportunities, wellbeing & health support and free lunch refreshments (during term time). Whilst this role will be based on site at the school, hybrid working opportunities may be considered.You will need to be highly confident and competent with HR matters and able to work flexibly and efficiently. We are looking for a skilled communicator who can motivate, lead and manage colleagues in a friendly and supportive manner. Experience and/or knowledge of school pay and terms and conditions for teaching and support staff would be advantageous. There are no requirements to work with our students, however, an understanding of, and/or empathy with, children who have SEN / SEMH is required.Please visit our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Bennett, Executive Principal, on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 27 June 2022

Design Technology Teacher - Marland Residential School

Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across three sites: Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford. This post is based at our Yr4-Yr11 residential school in Peters Marland (6 miles from Torrington), currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education and 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care. In May 2021, we opened our new purpose designed Design Technology / Vocational Learning Centre on this site providing excellent learning facilities for this important and popular multi-facetted subject.Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We also utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do.This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead role in maximising the potential of our excellent new DT / Practical Skills vocational facilities, delivering to small groups of our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, flexible and motivational DT specialist to join our friendly and committed teaching team. You will lead and work alongside our existing DT / Practical Skills Instructor to further develop and deliver a range of DT and vocational practical courses up to and including KS4 national accreditation level (GCSE, BTEC, etc). A good understanding of, and interest in, supporting the SEMH needs of our students are also important attributes for all staff.You will need to be passionate about your specialist subject, adaptable / flexible and motivational to others. You will also be a highly effective teacher and communicator who is skilled at building relationships and equally passionate about helping children to develop socially, emotionally and skills wise. Although not essential, ideally you will have experience of working with SEN.Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools.Please look on our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion, contact Mark Bithell, Residential School Headteacher, on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to a.dart@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 7 July 2022

Head of Finance & Business - Marland School

Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs (SEN). Currently, it is located across three sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford, with plans to expand to a fourth site within the next 18 months. This senior Finance & Business administration post is based at our residential school in Peters Marland (6 miles from Torrington) but will, under the Executive Principal, take the lead role for Finance & Business across the whole Marland organisation.This is a great opportunity to take over and further progress this stable but expanding department from our current postholder who is leaving for new ventures after 6+ highly successful years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible qualified Finance professional with the appropriate expertise to lead this friendly, experienced Finance, HR and general Admin team.Apart from the generous salary, other informal benefits currently include ongoing training / professional development opportunities, wellbeing & health support, free lunch / refreshments and a spacious single office with countryside views. Whilst this role will need to be based in school most of the time, partial flexi working opportunities may be considered by negotiation if beneficial for all parties. This role is predominantly school term time (39 weeks) plus an additional flexible 10 days during the school holidays to cover any necessary ongoing administration during these closure periods.You will need to be highly confident and competent with financial matters and able to work flexibly and efficiently to deadlines. You will also be a skilled communicator who is good at motivating, leading and managing colleagues on a friendly, supportive basis. Experience and/or knowledge of school finance would be advantageous. There are no requirements to work with our students, however an understanding of, and/or sympathy with, children who have SEN / SEMH would be useful.Please look on our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion, please contact Keith Bennett, Executive Principal, at the school on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 14 July 2022

Headteacher - Sherwell Valley Primary School

The Governing Board of Sherwell Valley Primary School is looking to appoint an inspiring Headteacher who will strive to improve the life chances of the many children we educate and care for.Our Governors, staff and children are passionate about our school and we are excited to be able to offer an exceptional leadership opportunity that will focus on making our good school outstanding.For you, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the development of one of the largest primary schools in Torbay. Sherwell Valley is a financially stable primary school, based in the thriving coastal town of Torquay in the county of Devon. It is a vibrant school where enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children enjoy learning, and talented, experienced and hardworking teachers love to teach them. We are a proud school with a strong belief that staff flourish and children learn best when they are nurtured and supported in being the most confident that they can be.We are looking for an individual who possesses the vision, drive and experience to lead our school community in a positive, passionate and dynamic way as we seek to deliver outstanding outcomes for all of our children and strive to provide an excellent and inclusive education to every child in our care.We believe in the potential of every child, and aim to make excellent provision for children’s academic, social and all-round wellbeing.We wish to appoint someone who will not only be able to build on the progress we have already made, but also bring new ideas to benefit our close school community. They will share our determination to create a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment based around our vision and core values.Our new Headteacher will:- Be an experienced strong, effective and credible leader with exceptional communication skills;- Demonstrate a deep understanding of best practice in teaching and learning;- Play a leading role in curriculum evaluation and implementation;- Have experience of creating and leading successful initiatives to raise expectations and outcomes across a school;- Expertly manage, coach and mentor key staff to support the quality of teaching and learning, provision, pastoral care, pupil outcomes and intervention;- Inspire and motivate a large team, sharing a passion for best practice.Our new Headteacher will be joining us at a time where we are looking towards creating an even brighter future for the fabulous children in our care. We aim to recruit our new Headteacher so that they can start in January 2023, or sooner.We encourage visits in order that you can see our school in action. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01803 613296 or recruitment@svps1.com.Please apply by noon on the closing date.Applicants will be notified of shortlisting for interview by 4 July 2022.Interview Date: 11 and 12 July 2022

HR Manager - Marland School

Marland is a successful special school for students of all ages (KS1-4) with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is located across three sites: Peters Marland, Barnstaple and Bideford, with plans to expand to a fourth site within the next 18 months.This new post of HR Manager will be based at our residential school in Peters Marland, 6 miles from Torrington. The role is predominantly school term time plus an additional 5 days to cover any necessary ongoing administration during closure periods.This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified HR professional to join our friendly Marland team. You will work under the leadership of the Head of Finance and Business and will be responsible for providing a high-quality comprehensive HR service, advice and guidance to managers, governors and staff across the whole Marland organisation. You will take a lead role in managing the employee cycle, ensuring best practice and legal compliance, as well as overseeing and developing recruitment campaigns.You will hold line management responsibility for the HR administration staff and will be responsible for motivating, mentoring and supporting the team. You will act as an investigator for any casework, attending and advising at hearings and appeals, whilst acting as the first point of contact for all stakeholders regarding GDPR / Data Protection.Alongside the generous salary on offer, other benefits include ongoing training, professional development opportunities, wellbeing & health support and free lunch refreshments (during term time). Whilst this role will be based on site at the school, hybrid working opportunities may be considered.You will need to be highly confident and competent with HR matters and able to work flexibly and efficiently. We are looking for a skilled communicator who can motivate, lead and manage colleagues in a friendly and supportive manner. Experience and/or knowledge of school pay and terms and conditions for teaching and support staff would be advantageous. There are no requirements to work with our students, however, an understanding of, and/or empathy with, children who have SEN / SEMH is required.Please visit our detailed website for more background information about us.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Bennett, Executive Principal, on 01805 601324.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role requires a DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application form should be returned to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk.Interview Date: 27 June 2022