Established in 1995, The Lioncare School is an innovative DfES registered small S.E.B.D independent Therapeutic School in Brighton & Hove, offering a special, trauma-informed curriculum for up to 17 children and young people aged 6-16 who have complex learning needs and display challenging behaviours.

The Lioncare School is looking for an experienced, passionate, and resilient teacher to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider of therapeutic education. Able to embrace an innovative curriculum model, child-focused systems and holding high expectations you will be an exceptional teacher who understands the challenges and rewards of working with vulnerable children aged from 6-16 who need specialist, attachment-aware provision. Essential personal qualities are good humour, empathy, balance and robustness; in addition a proven ability to inspire reluctant learners with complex needs, and an understanding of working with violence and aggression are all key skills for this post.

We are keen to find the right individual to join our therapeutic community and therefore we are looking for either:

• An experienced SEND Key Stage Four practitioner capable of supporting learners with their transition to Post 16 provision through effective advice and guidance and the delivery of suitable qualifications, up to, and including, GCSE.
• A creative and resilient Key Stage Three teacher with substantial experience in working through challenging behaviours to promote excellent progress in key skills.

We would also welcome applications from experienced Upper Key Stage Two teachers looking to challenge themselves and develop their skills.

We offer:

• Salary commensurate with national pay scales, salary progression, and potential TLR available for additional responsibilities.
• Excellent training and opportunities for continuous professional development
• Effective practice support, guidance, ongoing experiential learning, and coaching
• Working in one of the country’s leading providers of therapeutic childcare and education
• A supportive, caring, and understanding working environment
• Real job satisfaction
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children

Job Description

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2018-19

Working in our Therapeutic Homes and supporting children attending our Therapeutic School, your role is to meet the everyday but complex and challenging needs of the children and young people in our care, support them in understanding and managing their conflicted emotions and behaviour, and offer them real and meaningful experiences of living, relating, and learning.

Starting basic salary range:

• £18,334.00 [£8.81 per hour] (limited prior experience in the role)
• £18,780.00 [£9.03 per hour] (some prior experience in the role)
• £19,239.00 [£9.25 per hour] (regular prior experience in the role)
• £19,706.00 [£9.47 per hour] (substantial prior experience & qualifications – discretionary)

Also:

• Additional duties payments
• Special bank-holiday bonus
• Regular salary progression currently up to £21,154.00 [£10.17 per hour].
• Full Orientation & Induction programme provided.
• Extensive training offered.
• Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Therapeutic Carer

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2018-19

Working in one of our Therapeutic Homes , your role is to take responsibility for maintaining the home to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene we expect and demand, assist with creating and maintaining a ‘homely’ environment for our children and young people, be an active and valued member of the team of adults within The Lioncare Group, adhere to all statutory guidelines and procedures under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation, undertake record keeping and ordering of supplies, and to act as a positive adult role model for the children and young people living at the home.

Starting basic salary range: £10,127.00 – £10,341.00 depending on prior experience + additional duties allowances. Full Orientation & Induction programme provided. Commitment to continuing learning & development opportunities throughout your career including attendance on our own accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education and other courses.

Job Description – Housekeeper

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Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Information 2018-19