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Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 41.00 Weeks per Year: 41.000 Pay Grade: RSWBThe Role
We have currently used our allocation of visa sponsorships. We expect to recieve more in January 2025
41 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
As part of the 41 weeks, the post holder will be required to commit to two weeks Short Term break care work during school holidays.
Bradstow is a creative and unique residential school for children between the ages of 5 & 19. It is situated in 13 acres of parkland just a few hundred metres from the sandy beaches of Broadstairs. We seek to meet the needs of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties with associated behaviours that may be challenging. We have achieved national recognition for our developments in Communication and Behaviour Management. We have been awarded the Gold standard for the Investors in People accreditation and can offer a vibrant, life-long career.
Working as part of the childcare team, this role involves providing care and support to students mornings, evenings and weekends, being a student’s Key Worker and some management responsibility.
The hours for this post include some starts from 7.30am, some finishes at 10.00pm and weekend work.
For this post you will need to be willing to commit to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of beginning employment at the school.
For all posts we look for candidates who are mature, warm, creative, and open to learning with a patient and caring attitude to deal sensitively with vulnerable children.
We offer a generous salary and benefits including:
· Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
· Employee Rewards High Street Discount Scheme
· Private medical insurance
· Investors In People Platinum Accredited employer
· Fantastic training and development opportunities
· Thorough induction process
· Strong health and well-being focus
· Free meals with our young people
The selection process for this post will comprise of an interview, presentation and short literacy test.
Please note that safeguarding of our young people is our number one priority at Bradstow, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough pre-employment checks.
This is presently an open advertisement and the school is continuously seeking talented individuals to join our team.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits
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Career Development | |
Free Parking | |
Generous Holiday Allowance | |
Local Government Pension | |
Meals Provided | |
Private Healthcare |
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare | Pass |
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Skills
Leadership | |
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Ability to advance equality and overcome disadvantage |
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Personal Attributes | |
Committed |
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Ability to work effectively within a team environment |
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Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
Desirable
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Experience | |
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc. |
Desirable
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Relevant Skills | |
Ability to manage pupil behaviour and create a safe environment |
Desirable
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Ability to work effectively within a team environment |
Desirable
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Ability to produce reports in appropriate formats |
Desirable
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Experience/Knowledge | |
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Bradstow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Bradstow School is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community
Bradstow School
34 Dumpton Park Drive
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1BY
James Lockwood
personnel@bradstow.wandsworth.sch.uk