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Head of Provision - The Husbandry School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Full Time
- Competitive, dependant on experience.
The Husbandry School is an experimental learning centre and agroecological farm set on 47 acres of land close to Ashburton. We are seeking a new Head of Provision to work alongside our Director and Lead Grower to lead on the delivery and development of our Reengage Reinspire Programme (Alternative Education Provision). We work with Local Authorities, Schools and Social Work across Devon and the South West to support young people aged 5-19 with a range of SEND and complex additional needs. We work with a small cohort of 6 children per day, prioritising a relational approach with children and their families to support the development of tools for self-regulation and SEMH needs. Our team of dedicated mentors work on a 1:1 or small group basis with our learners across balanced, broad & personalised project-based curriculums, covering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Your role will include some sessions with our learners to ensure you are familiar with the cohort and their needs. As Head of Provision your role will encompass the position of Designated Safeguarding Lead, working alongside the Director and two Deputy DSLs to ensure high safeguarding standards across the business. You will be a key point of contact for our parents & carers, as well as our commissioning partners. Operationally the role is responsible, alongside the Director, for ensuring Policies & Procedures are updated annually, as well as meeting Quality Assurance requirements set by our commissioning partners including staff training, safer recruitment and record keeping. The role is for 5 days per week throughout the calendar year. This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be amended by the Director to reflect or anticipate changes in the job role. Main duties and responsibilities: Overseeing all day-to-day aspects of our Reengage Reinspire Programme (AEP), including liaising with commissioning partners & parent/carers, managing the RRP team, and attending professionals’ meetings (e.g. EHCP reviews, Child Protection meetings etc). Working in a 1:1 and/or small group capacity alongside children and young people with SEND. Leading on safeguarding as our Designated Safeguarding Lead within the Reengage Reinspire Programme, alongside the Director as DDSL and two other DDSL staff members. Working alongside the Director to ensure that all Policies & Procedures are updated when new statutory or voluntary guidance is issued, and carry out Quality Assurance visits with commissioning partners. Maintaining the SCR, Training Register and Letter of Assurance. Working alongside the Director and Head Grower to ensure smooth running of the business and development of new opportunities. Working alongside the Director with regard to HR matters, such as Safer Recruitment, contracts, holidays, payroll, dismissals or grievances. Maintaining staff timesheets, annual leave calendars and TOIL records. Working alongside the Director and company Accountant on financial matters, including oversight of bookkeeping, invoicing, supplier payments, PAYE & HMRC payments. Ensuring all information is handled in line with GDPR, and IT systems are maintained with required cybersecurity considerations. Who we’re looking for: Essential - Qualifications GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Maths, or equivalent numeracy & literacy skills. A levels or equivalent at Grade C or above. Possession of, or the ability to demonstrate the capability to gain relevant qualifications, licences or equivalent where applicable. Experience Experience working with children & young people within an educational setting (on-roll, AEP, PRU, Forest School etc). Experience working with children & young people with SEND and/or complex additional needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance. Experience working with children & young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, such as Anxiety, OCD, trauma. Experience supporting parents & carers, and working alongside professionals, of children with complex needs. Experience with safeguarding children with complex needs. Experience as a team manager, team leader or similar role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Calm, patient and adaptable Excellent communication skills Able to work in a physically challenging landscape Ability to work autonomously, resourcefully and as part of a team. Able to fit into the culture and community of the work environment, including interacting with our students with additional needs Highly competent with Microsoft Office. Other Essential Requirements Commitment to safeguarding, equality & diversity and health & safety. Adhere to The Husbandry School Staff Code of Conduct, and display The Husbandry School values and behaviours, at all times and actively promote them in others Desirable - Qualifications PGCE, Masters or above in related field (e.g. Education, SEND), and/or Qualified Teacher Status, and/or SENCO qualification (NPQSENCO/NASENCO) Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3) certification. Experience Experience of working year-round in an outdoor environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skills, interest and experience in arts, crafts, music, cookery, horticulture or other practical fields, that you can share with our learners. Joining our team Safeguarding The Husbandry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and those involved in our activities to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and, where applicable, an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read the following policies, which can be found on our website - https://husbandry.co.uk/re-engage-re-inspire-programme , as part of your application: Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Safer Recruitment Policy How To Apply To comply with Safer Recruitment requirements, we require that all applicants to The Husbandry School complete the attached Application Form , along with a Cover Letter including a personal statement explaining your suitability for the role. Please return completed applications to info@husbandry.co.uk quoting ‘ Head of Provision application ’ in the subject line. For further information or to discuss your suitability for the role please email Jonty Williams at info@husbandry.co.uk . For more information on The Husbandry School please visit our website www.husbandry.co.uk . Please ensure you read the full Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying. Any application received without a completed copy of this application form will not be considered.
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Mentor & Land Worker - The Husbandry School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.50 per hour
The Husbandry School is an experimental learning centre and agroecological farm set on 47 acres of land close to Ashburton. We are looking for someone to become a part of our team. This will be a diverse role to assist with different areas of land management, as well as supporting children and young people placed with our Reengage Reinspire Programme (Alternative Education Provision). The role is for 3 days per week during term-time (39 weeks, September to July). There may be the possibility of additional days during term-time for the right candidate. Main duties and responsibilities: Mentor Working in a 1:1 capacity alongside children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs in outdoor tasks, animal care tasks or land-based tasks. Maintaining high safety and safeguarding standards of all children and young people attending provision. Completing sessions logs on learner activities at the end of the day. Undertaking end of day tidying and cleaning activities around the main building and wider site. Land Worker Carrying out a range of land-based work, such as horticulture tasks, tree planting, hedge maintenance, general maintenance & repairs. On occasion supporting the Growing team with Produce tasks such as planting or picking produce for customers. If qualified, operating heavy machinery such as tractor, mini-digger, etc. Supporting work for any contractor delivering work on the site, e.g. plumber, electrician. Who we’re looking for: Essential experience & skills Experience of working in land management in an agricultural setting. Working year-round in an outdoor environment. Experience working with children and young people in a support role. Excellent communication skills Able to work in a physically challenging landscape Ability to work autonomously, resourcefully and as part of a team. A broad range of practical skills – including basic carpentry and use of power tools. Experience of Microsoft Office. Desirable experience & skills Advanced Safeguarding Children (Level 2) certification. Experience of horticulture, hedge-laying and/or landscaping, livestock management, and/or heavy machinery, e.g. tractors. Joining our team Safeguarding The Husbandry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and those involved in our activities to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read the following policies, which can be found on our website - , as part of your application: Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Safer Recruitment Policy Safer Recruitment Pre-employment online checks will be carried out after shortlisting of candidates and prior to interview. This post requires a DBS check, carried out on conditional offer of employment after interview. This post requires pre-employment checks, including Right To Work in the UK, and two references, sought on conditional offer of employment after interview. Equal Opportunities The Husbandry School is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. Our commitment to equality is deeply integrated with our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent selection process, while robustly implementing safer recruitment checks to ensure a safe environment for all children in our care. As this role involves regulated activity with children, standard equal opportunity exemptions apply regarding criminal records. How To Apply Please ensure you read the full Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying. To comply with Safer Recruitment requirements, we require that all applicants to The Husbandry School complete the attached Application Form , along with a Cover Letter including a personal statement explaining your suitability for the role. Any application received without a completed copy of this application form will not be considered. Please return completed applications to info@husbandry.co.uk quoting ‘MLW application’ in the subject line. For further information or to discuss your suitability for the role please email Jonty Williams at info@husbandry.co.uk . For more information on The Husbandry School please visit our website www.husbandry.co.uk .
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Play Worker's - Newton Abbot Community Interest Company (CiC) (The Buckland Centre)
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.00 - £16.00 Per hour (pro rata to 40 weeks + holiday pay)
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic staff to enable us to reopen our weekly youth club for children aged 7–end of Year 6. The Club runs on a Friday evening in term time. Senior Play Worker – The Base Youth Club We’re recruiting a motivated Senior Play Worker to lead The Base Youth Club and support our youth work team. 6 hours per week - including Friday evenings from 5.00pm - 9.00pm. £16 per hour. You’ll plan sessions, lead activities, manage staff/volunteers, oversee safeguarding and admin, and help shape an inspiring environment for young people. Ideally, you will have a Level 3 qualification in youth/play work + experience delivering youth programmes. Desirable: Creative skills (arts, cooking, outdoor ed), partnership working experience. Essential : Previously worked with children/young people. Great communication, safeguarding awareness, and a positive, flexible attitude. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Play Worker x2 – The Base Youth Club 3.5 hours per week (40 weeks/year, termtime only). Friday evenings 5.30pm - 9.00pm. £13 per hour. You’ll support activities, help run sessions, and create a safe, fun space for local young people. Ideal for someone passionate about youth work and the community. Desirable: Experience working with children. Essential: Great communication, safeguarding awareness, and a positive, flexible attitude, This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. To apply or find out more, email manager@newtonabbotcic.org.uk with details of your experience and interest. All vacancies will be based at the following Location - The Buckland Centre, TQ124HS
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