Head of Physical Development and Independence

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and dedicated Head of Physical Development and Independence.

As a Head of Physical Development and Independence you will have responsibilities required of a class teacher in relation to the teaching of students with an Education, Health & Care Plan.

What the school offers its staff

• Free on-site parking
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
• Private contributory healthcare scheme
• Staff awards and gift card nominations
• Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
• On-site café
• Family-friendly policies
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
• Contractual Sick Pay
• Christmas party and social events
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.