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We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and an “operationally strategic” educationalist to join our Extended Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of school leadership and will play a key role in further improving academic provision, shaping future strategy, and developing specific leadership responsibilities within your centre to support the college vision and ethos.

You will be a highly diplomatic individual and an exceptional communicator, capable of delivering results through outstanding leadership and teamwork. You will also lead by example and be proactive in supporting the needs of the operational teams alongside your strategic responsibilities. This is very much a “roll up your sleeves” job where you will be passionate in working with pupils with complex behaviour and mental health needs and have the skills in working with children who need “outside the box” teaching methods to achieve success for our students. It is essential that you have the experience and confidence to work with students who have had negative experiences in the past and will test you as a leader.

You will have:
• QTS/QTLS
• First Degree or Certificate of Education
• Relevant senior management experience
• Substantial and relevant experience with Special Educational Needs and specifically SEMH.
• Interest in working with Pupils with complex mental health needs.
• Relevant experience in managing an education budget
• Relevant and recent professional development conducive to the post
• Experience of contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes

We can offer:
• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Being part of one of the largest AP colleges in the country
• An organisation that has built a national reputation with the DFE and has anticipated the direction of travel with the DFE SEND/AP paper

We welcome and highly recommend a visit to one of our Centre’s to gain further understanding of our unique, rewarding and challenging workplace that offers fantastic job satisfaction to the right applicant.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by the closing date which is 24th November. Interview dates are 3rd and 4th of December.

Head of School Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly effective teacher to join our Middle Leadership team as Subject Lead for Science, leading the delivery and assessment of our Science Curriculum across Primary and Secondary Phases.  The Subject Lead will develop, oversee and monitor the Science Department across all areas of our multi-site school. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering and modelling high quality lessons, increasing the opportunities for our cohorts of children to access a broad and balanced curriculum.  The successful candidate will have a 0.8 teaching timetable, with 0.2 PPA and Management time.

You will be passionate about Science and dedicated to providing outstanding provision for children who may present with challenging behaviour.  You will need to have an understanding of complex needs and experience in social and emotional health difficulties.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires our students & colleagues.
• Be creative in designing, upholding, delivering and quality assuring a rigorous, academic curriculum.
• Believe that every student can & will succeed.
• Be flexible, strategic & resilient with an ability to work collaboratively with other specialist agencies and contribute towards the continued development of WSAPC
• Have the highest ambitions for our students, the College & themselves.
• Have excellent organisational & ICT skills.
• Have an enthusiasm for their subjects & the ability to share this with students and the wider team.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver additional subjects.
• Have significant, appropriate and relevant teaching experience along with demonstrated ability to personalise learning and teach high quality engaging, creative and practical lessons
• Achieve outstanding student outcomes.
• Be willing to regularly monitor and support Science across all WSAPC sites, including visiting all sites on a regular basis
• The skills & determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the community we serve.
• Experience of effectively risk assessing activities
• Be committed to their continuing CPD and supporting the CPD of the team around them

You will have:

• QTS/QTLS
• First Degree or Certificate of Education
• Substantial and relevant experience with Special Educational Needs, preferably SEMH and those that experience barriers to engaging with educational settings
• Relevant and recent professional development conducive to the post
• Experience of contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes

We can offer:

• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by the closing date which is 15th November.

Job Description- Teacher 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly effective teacher to join our Middle Leadership team as Subject Lead for Food Technology, leading the delivery and assessment of our Food Technology Curriculum across Primary and Secondary Phases. The Subject Lead will develop, oversee and monitor the Food Technology Department across all areas of our multi-site school. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering and modelling high quality lessons, increasing the opportunities for our cohorts of children to access a broad and balanced curriculum. The successful candidate will have a 0.8 teaching timetable, with 0.2 PPA and Management time.

You will be passionate about Food Technology and dedicated to providing outstanding provision for children who may present with challenging behaviour. The subject of Cook & Eat is promoted within WSAPC as a vocational offer providing staff and pupils with lunch each day, and students work towards attainment of a BTEC qualification in Home Cooking Skills. It is a significant part of the timetable to encourage a collaborative, community feeling that we strive to achieve across the organisation. You will need to have an understanding of complex needs and experience in social and emotional health difficulties.

The successful candidate will:
• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires our students & colleagues.
• Be creative in designing, upholding, delivering and quality assuring a rigorous, academic curriculum.
• Believe that every student can & will succeed.
• Be flexible, strategic & resilient with an ability to work collaboratively with other specialist agencies and contribute towards the continued development of WSAPC
• Have the highest ambitions for our students, the College & themselves.
• Have excellent organisational & ICT skills.
• Understand the need for compliance with food hygiene standards for working in a kitchen environment
• Promote health and wellbeing for our pupils
• Have an enthusiasm for their subjects & the ability to share this with students and the wider team.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver additional subjects.
• Have significant, appropriate and relevant teaching experience along with demonstrated ability to personalise learning and teach high quality engaging, creative and practical lessons
• Achieve outstanding student outcomes.
• Be willing to regularly monitor and support Food Technology across all WSAPC sites, including visiting all sites on a regular basis
• The skills & determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the community we serve.
• Experience of effectively risk assessing activities
• Be committed to their continuing CPD and supporting the CPD of the team around them

You will have:
• QTS/QTLS
• Substantial and relevant experience with Special Educational Needs, preferably SEMH and those that experience barriers to engaging with educational settings
• Relevant and recent professional development conducive to the post
• Experience of contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes

We can offer:
• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by the closing date which is 15th November. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18th November.

Job Description Teacher

The West Sussex APC is an inclusive learning and nurturing community for young people, whom are currently not in mainstream education. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Maths Teacher to join the school.

The ideal candidate would have experience or an interest in working with children with severe SEMH and behavioural difficulties, either in a mainstream or special/PRU school environment.

At present we teach Maths across the whole school. It is an integral part of the core curriculum for all pupils at West Sussex APC. The successful candidate should be a well-qualified teacher with the ability to inspire students in a range of subject related disciplines and have experience of teaching Mathematics up to GCSE accreditation standard. The post-holder will have the opportunity to help in the growth and development of the subject.

The Key duties of the Maths Teacher:

• Teaching Maths work within the school, adhering to schemes of work in accordance with school policy.
• Oversee examination entries, working effectively with the Examinations Officer and Head of School.
• Taking responsibility for the progress of all pupils within the subject area.
• Planning, preparing and teaching lessons that cater for a range of needs within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
• Maintaining discipline using effective behaviour management techniques.
• Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development.
• Providing regular feedback to parents/carers on a pupil’s progress.

Our ethos involves close collaboration with specialist and mainstream schools, outside specialist agencies with enhanced knowledge of our children’s needs and the private, voluntary and charity sectors within the communities in which we work.

If you share our vision of Reengage, Refocus and Reintegrate. and if you have a desire to make a real difference to the lives of children in West Sussex, we would welcome an application from you.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews are week commencing 18th November.

Job Description- Teacher

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Exams & Data Officer to assist the Data & Communication Manager in the administration of examinations at our centres. You will be flexible and resourceful, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be a team player, but you will also be able to work autonomously, and you will have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

You will liaise closely with teaching and learning staff and make examination entries and registrations, arranging resources and dealing with day-to-day operational issues. You will manage secure download and dissemination of exam results in August, including the provision of results statistics to the senior leadership team.

The key duties include but are not limited to:
Administration of all internal and external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualification (JCQ) regulations to include:
Maintenance and operation of the MIS examination module.
Receipt, log and secure storage of examination materials.
Organisation and oversight of exam day arrangements.
Review, maintenance and update of all college examination policies.
Liaison with SENDCo re access arrangements
Management of assessment tracking systems.
Management of College reporting systems.
Provision of concise and accurate data reports for the College Leadership Team.

You will have:
Maths and English GCSE
Excellent ICT and data skills
Knowledge of examination practice and procedures
Meticulous attention to detail
The ability to relate well to students and adults

We can offer:
Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
Full support and ongoing training
Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
Term time plus two weeks contract
LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance. Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews week commencing 18th November.

Data and Exams Officer-Job Description

Based at our Head Office in Burgess Hill, you will travel as required to our other centres providing high quality effective reactive and preventative ICT support for staff, students and other stakeholders across all of our provisions.

The key duties include but are not limited to:
• Provide second-line ICT support across all our centres and provisions.
• Setup and distribute ICT hardware and software.
• Setup new users and train staff members.
• Ensure ICT hardware and software across the school is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
• Support the ICT Help Desk Technician, Network Technician and Network Manager and work with contractors as required.
• Deliver a quality service in a school where high standards are set and expected.

You will have:
• Relevant degree and/or proven experience with a minimum of Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, demonstrating the appropriate level of knowledge.
• Experience in administration of ICT software and hardware, particularly Microsoft Windows networks, Office 365, iOS/iPadOS.
• Experience in a similar working environment.
• A patient and flexible attitude.
• A well organised approach to your work.
• The ability to communicate effectively to a range of people including staff, students and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, a keen eye for accuracy, and an ability to see the bigger picture.
• The ability to work in a team and under your own initiative.
• A current UK driving license and the ability to travel regularly between our centres, transporting ICT equipment as and when required.

If you would like an informal discussion or you have any questions, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance. Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews week commencing 18th November.

Job Description- ICT Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen to oversee our Littlehampton School. You will be an enthusiastic, well-motivated and suitably qualified person with a keen interest in all aspects of building management, maintenance, DIY, painting and decorating, caretaking and gardening skills together with an ability to supervise and work alongside cleaning staff and external Contractors. You will work as part of team of five premises officers, contributing to maintaining the safety and security of our school sites. You will work well on your own and as part of team and enjoy the hands on approach of all aspects of estates support. You will be creative and innovative in your approach, posses excellent communication skills and strive to be an outstanding member of our team.

The role of Premises Officer:
• Ensure that the school environment is maintained to a satisfactory standard
• Deliver a quality service in a school where high standards are set and expected
• Carry out compliance checks
• Complete mandatory reports
• Provide support to other Centres when required

About you:
• Maths and English GCSE
• Experience in ICT software, particularly Office 365
• Experience in similar working environment
• Have a patient and flexible attitude
• Be well organised and highly motivated
• The ability to work in a team and on own initiative

We will offer:
• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• LGPS Pension

Please note that this is a year-round role, operating on a split-shift basis and covering two sites. Four days a week, you will be based at Littlehampton Centre, and once a week, you will cover Chichester Centre. Hours are 7:30 am to 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18th November.

Job Description- Premises Officer_

Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils.

Do you want to work with young people?

Can you make a difference to pupils who need extra help and support with their learning?

Do you want to join a friendly and committed team to working with young people who may present with challenging behaviours.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment and a positive approach and attitude.

About You:

• Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils
• Be passionate about child-centred learning
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Preferably have experience of working with young people
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
• Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

Criteria for role:

• Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent Grade C or above
• A good standard of education across a range of subjects
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths
• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

The package we can offer:

• In valuable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Term Time only contract
• LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk.

Job Description Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils.
Do you want to work with young people?
Can you make a difference to pupils who need extra help and support with their learning?
Do you want to join a friendly and committed team to working with young people who may present with challenging behaviours.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment and a positive approach and attitude.

About You:
• Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils
• Be passionate about child-centred learning
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Preferably have experience of working with young people
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
• Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

Criteria for role:
Maths and English GCSE Grade (Essential)
A good standard of education across a range of subjects
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

The package we can offer:
Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
Full support and ongoing training
Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
Employee Assistance Programme
Term Time only contract
LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18th November.

Job Description – Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking candidate to the post of HLTA – Intervention to support pupils across the school.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding provision for young people who may present with challenging behaviour. You will possess a good understanding of pupils with complex needs and display the confidence needed to work with pupil’s who experience social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will have be organised and have excellent people skills. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented and hard working team that is pupil centred with high standards.

About You:
• Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils
• Be passionate about child-centred learning
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Preferably have experience of working in two or more key stages
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
• Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

You will have:
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
• A good standard of education across a range of subjects
• Meet HLTA Standard of equivalent qualification or experience
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths
• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

The package we can offer:
• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Term Time only contract
• LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18th November.

Job Description- HLTA

What we are looking for:
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils. Do you want to work with young people? Can you make a difference to pupils who need extra help and support with their learning? Do you want to join a friendly and committed team to working with young people who may present with challenging behaviours.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment and a positive approach and attitude.

About You:
• Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils
• Be passionate about child-centred learning
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Preferably have experience of working with young people
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
• Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

Criteria for role:
Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
A good standard of education across a range of subjects
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

The package we can offer:
Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
Full support and ongoing training
Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
Employee Assistance Programme
Term Time only contract
LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk by 15th November. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18th November.

Job Description – Teaching Assistant

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work independently, with an interest in working with young people and would like the opportunity to join a successful team, then we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an outreach Teaching Assistant to provide keyworker support for children identified as at risk of permanent exclusion in mainstream schools.
You will work as part of the WSAPC Inclusion Team to provide support to children and staff in mainstream schools to develop skills and strategies in order to avoid permanent exclusions. You will share our vision of Reengage, Refocus and Reintegrate. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a role that is diverse and rewarding and to work in a team wherein initiative and creativity are at the forefront of solution-focused practice.

You will be allocated a working base of WSAPC Lancing, however, you will expected to travel daily to various different schools. The ability and facility to drive is important for this position. You must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to your own transport.

About You:
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations of all pupils
• Be passionate about child-centred learning
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team
• Preferably have experience of working with young people in different key stages
• Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school
• Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all

You will have:
• Maths and English GCSE
• A good standard of education across a range of subjects
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

The package we can offer:
• Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
• Full support and ongoing training
• Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
• Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Term Time only contract
• LGPS Pension

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.  Please send your application to hr@wsapc.co.uk. Interview date to be confirmed.

Job Description- Teaching Assistant (Inclusion)