The Role

(An additional SEN point is available to applicants with recognised Mandatory Qualifications)
Full Time

Required from April or September 2020

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for visually-impaired children and young people aged 2 – 19 years. As the Curriculum Leader for the Formal Curriculum you will be an inspirational and outstanding teacher who promotes the highest levels of achievement for pupils following the National Curriculum working towards GCSE / BTEC qualifications.

The successful candidate needs to have secure knowledge of the new OFSTED framework and is expected to lead on improving pedagogy and practice where it is relevant to the Formal Curriculum. The prospective candidate should have experience of the National Curriculum and adapting it to meet the individual needs of pupils with Sensory impairment.

Using your enthusiasm and expertise you will work closely with subject specialists to lead develop and monitor the Formal curriculum so as to maximise the achievement of students and ensure that they have access to a rich and fully accessible National Curriculum. You will also be responsible for planning Individual Provision Maps and building mainstream links to enable pupils to access a broader curriculum offer.

The successful candidate needs to be able to confidently and demonstrate our ability to meet the needs of our higher ability pupils and to do so through an innovative and impactful Formal Curriculum offer.
The role of the Formal Curriculum Leader is crucial in developing the ethos of achievement within the Formal Curriculum, in harmony with the aims and ethos of the whole school.

The successful candidate must hold a qualification in Sensory impairment i.e. Vision impairment/Multi-sensory impairment/Hearing-impairment OR be willing to undertake the Mandatory qualification.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We provide a range of professional development opportunities including Coaching and Mentoring
• We have a well established Staff wellbeing programme including free gym membership and after school staff clubs
• We offer a range of Career pathways and access to a highly specialist diverse community of professionals to enrich your partnership working
• We support teachers through the Mandatory training in VI, HI or MSI

Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.

School Tour: We would like all applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, to arrange a suitable date and time on 0208 7880107 or head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

You can also download an application and details from the school website http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies/cat/7/linden-lodge-school

Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 02 February 2020 (at noon)
Interview Date: Week commencing 10 February 2020

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils