Curriculum Leader for English - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Hope View School is an Independent Special School for boys with special educational needs including social, emotional and mental health difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Asperger's Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties. Our Lower School is just outside Chartham and our Upper School site is in Chilham. Both sites are within close proximity to Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Thanet and the Medway towns (Kent). The school is equipped to accommodate a total of 130 pupils aged between 7 and 18 years old across both sites. All pupils who attend the school have an Education and Health Care Plan. Our main aims are: To ensure, as far as possible, that each pupil placed at Hope View is given every opportunity to learn, be supported and be listened to. To support pupils in the development of their Literacy and Numeracy skills by increasing reading, spelling
and numerate ability ages. To ensure pupils are well equipped by the time they leave Hope View to deal with working life, college, apprenticeships and are able to make a positive contribution to society. At Hope View we have high expectations of all of our pupils as well as firm boundaries. Pupils are expected to attend all lessons, be respectful and courteous to each other and staff. They are expected to communicate with us if they have an issue or are encountering difficulties. The ethos of Hope View is Firm, Fair, Friendly and Fun! All pupils have a voice and we insist that they are listened to, advised and supported by staff and pupils alike. Home/school contact is imperative to the successful development of all of our pupils. For this reason, we insist on maintaining close contact by telephone, email or face to face with parents, carers, and professionals involved in the personal development and the welfare of a pupil. Our door is always
open to visitors with or without an appointment. We encourage visitors to experience for themselves the calm atmosphere and pleasant learning environment of Hope View. Our pupils are very proud of their school and welcome the opportunity to show it off to visitors whenever they can. Hope View School is a member of the National Association of Special Schools. The school follows the National Curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our pupils. Emphasis is placed on improving pupils' reading, spelling and numeracy skills. All pupils are assessed in these areas upon entry to the school.

Hope View School are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader for English for September 2024 to teach this subject at KS3 & KS4 as well as overseeing the KS2 curriculum at our Lower School site. The role is unique in that it requires the successful candidate to lead the subject rather than a team of teachers. The ability to drive and own transport is essential to facilitate travel between both sites.
This is an exciting time to join Hope View School as a Curriculum Leader for English. In recent years whole school reading and literacy has been developed extensively. Pupils are well prepared for GCSE English and Functional Skills exams of which there is a high pass rate.
"Recent work to strengthen the school's English curriculum is paying dividends. Staff have clear plans to work from. They know what to teach in these key subjects as pupils progress through the school. The result is that pupils are gaining meaningful qualifications, enabling them to look more widely when considering options at the end of Year 11." OFSTED Sept 23.
The school were graded "Good" overall by OFSTED in September 2023, with Behaviour & Attitudes being graded, "Outstanding."
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that pupils continue to make outstanding progress in English whilst contributing to the wider life of the school. The Leader will be passionate about learning within English, ambitious both for the school and within their own career and fully committed to the vision and values of Hope View School and its pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive, well established staff team. Included are a Company Pension Scheme, competitive annual salary, staff rewards schemes, access to CPD, as well as paid holidays (up to 16 weeks per year).
Post requirements:
See Job description & Person Specification.
Safeguarding
An understanding of the importance of the need for safeguarding the health and well-being of all pupils within the school. Upholding the school's policies and procedures with regard to child protection and safeguarding is an essential requirement.
The post requires applicants to fully complete an application form, CVs alone will not be accepted. Safeguarding checks including self-disclosure declaration, online checks and references will be carried out for all candidates short-listed for interview. A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Salary Range: £34,000- £40,000 per annum.