The Role

REQUIRED FOR September 2022

An enthusiastic and passionate teacher, committed to supporting disadvantaged and challenging young people and take on responsibility for the role of 2 i/c at our Westdean site.

A key aspect of the role is to lead the pastoral and academic progress education for all pupils attending the Francis Barber site.

The successful candidate will be a member of the SLT and to lead on a significant area of the PRU with substantial responsibility.

We particularly welcome applications from teacher of core subjects and those with an interest in vocational learning, to teach KS3 and KS4 groups.

You would be expected to Keywork a group of pupils taking account of their needs, as well supporting the pastoral development of all pupils at the site.

Francis Barber is a very good PRU with many outstanding features.

We have a wide variety of pupils on roll including pupils who are excluded or dual registered, those undergoing statutory assessment or have an EHCP. 

Many of the pupils have faced challenges within mainstream schools. Some continue to be challenging within the PRU, but there is a strong staff team helping the young people to manage their behaviour within a supportive and caring school-like environment.

Staff at Francis Barber are committed to creating a reflective and considerate community where pupils can learn in a safe and secure environment. We value the individual strengths which pupils and staff can equally contribute to the development of positive and co-operative relationships.  Within the school there is a strong, diverse staff team including mentors, keyworkers and clinical CAMHS practitioners and a social worker, who help our young people to manage their behaviour and emotions. Staff CPD this year has focused on embedding a whole school trauma informed approach.

Francis Barber is a great place to work with a friendly staff team and fantastic transport links and shops and banks nearby. The school is very mindful of supporting staff wellbeing and there are many opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching. Other benefits include; access to Cyclescheme, a contribution towards the cost of eyecare, season ticket loans and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

If you have the necessary experience, qualifications and passion to make a difference to the lives of youngsters, then we will be delighted to hear from you.

Within this setting there is scope for further leadership opportunity for a highly experienced candidate.

For informal discussions please call Sophie Gadd, Head of Westdean on 020 8874 8251.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Please email completed applications to: admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 10th June 2022
Applications are welcomed as soon as possible.

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The person appointed will have Qualified Teacher Status and will have registered with the GTC.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks.

Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
Westdean Close
London SW18 2JX
Headteacher: Jackie Addison
Tel: 0208 672 0771
Email: admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils