Term Time Role: 37 weeks / 41 hours per week Salary: £30,576.94 p.a.
(full time equivalent of £33,366.00) Sleeping In Allowance : £40.76 per sleep-in ?
Holidays : 14 weeks of School Holidays per year ShiftRota Patterns : Family friendly ?
An Opportunityto be a Team Leaderin an 'OFSTED Rated Outstanding' Residential Childcare Team!
Do you enjoy working with young people and children?
Are you feeling disillusioned and are looking for a change?
Would you like a better quality of life whilst you regain and develop your professional passion?
About us: Mary Hare is a residential special school for deaf children and young people aged between 5 to 19.
Set in beautiful surroundings on a country estate just outside Newbury the boarding (residential care) houses are designed specifically for each age range and provide a home from home for all children who board during term times.
Mary Hare is an oral environment, and our children and young people thrive on being able to use their voices.
We are proud of our staff retention and across the homes the average length of service exceeds 8 years, rising to 15 years.
We are equally proud of our culture which is welcoming, supportive and professional and our values are embedded in the daily lives of everyone at Mary Hare.
As we welcome more pupils we have opportunities for childcare team leader roles in our boarding houses: Are you someone who has experience working in residential childcare in a supervisory or Shift Leader role?
Have you been a youth worker, activity instructor and enjoy enabling and encouraging children and young people?
Do you have experience leading others and in being innovative and creative with and on behalf of children and young people?
Are you passionate about being the best role model you can be and inspiring this in others?
Are you looking for a change, would you enjoy experiencing the residential care environment in a different, inspiring way, in a wonder location?
Are you keen to develop yourself in an organization which will encourage and support you with training and qualifications?
Are you keen to be a member of a leadership team of likeminded, passionate people?
You will be leading an experienced team of care staff, working a shift pattern which is flexible to the needs of the houses, and which promotes a healthy work life balance in addition to being term time only.
Hours of work: 41 per week Benefits : As well as an inclusive and supportive work environment, and a stunning location benefits also include a generous pension scheme, subsidised canteen, free on-site parking & 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Term Time only 37 weeks a year Sleep in allowance £40 per night Flexible and responsive shift pattern On-going training and learning from in house and external trainers and experts Opportunity to undertake Diploma Level 5 Excellent progression opportunities and competitive salary School holidays off ?
What we need from you You have been in a position of supervisory or shift leadership and can demonstrate your leadership style and approach to shift management.
You have a Diploma Level 3 in children and young people.
You can confidently communicate with children, parents, colleagues and professionals.
You can actively listen to others.
The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
A calm and consistent approach.
Good written and IT skills.
Be committed to ongoing professional development How to Apply!
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Firstly please click the apply box below or at the top of the page where you will be redirected to to our school job page.
Secondly please then click apply once more on the Mary Hare job page to start entering your details.
Applicants please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications will require the completion of the Mary Hare Application Form which will be supplied to candidates during the application process.
Applications will only be considered including a completed Application Form; CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
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