Head of ASPIRE (Special Educational Needs)

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The Taipei European School is looking for a Head of ASPIRE (Special Educational Needs) to lead a department with a focus on enabling our students to thrive. The candidate is expected to have experience in leading a team of dedicated professionals in providing high-quality support for our students.The applicant will need to be able to efficiently and effectively manage the logistics and departmental budget to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the department as well as the long-term strategic objectives for ASPIRE.The successful candidate will be aware of the latest practices and research with regard to helping students find the right educational pathway that matches their interests and abilities. The capability to provide or find the help that our students require is a required attribute.Application Procedures and TimelineIf you are inspired by this opportunity, please complete our application form online and where you will also be asked to upload your CV and a Covering Letter in which you share your experience and enthusiasm for the role.Your application should consist of

• A completed application form and supporting statement.
• A cover letter and CV.

As an employer committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, it is necessary that when completing your application form there are no gaps shown in your career history. Any breaks of service must be accounted for.Preferably, your application should be submitted on the online recruitment page.If this is not possible, please send your application by email to nikita.tsai@tes.tp.edu.twApplication deadline 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 08 January 2023. We encourage interested teachers to apply for the position as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by our HR department. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we may not always be able to acknowledge unsuccessful applications.Safer RecruitmentTaipei European School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of safeguarding checks, including effective references from current and previous employers, and criminal record checks.TES recruits well-qualified, experienced career professionals.The candidates need to have

• A Bachelor of Education Degree from a recognized University.
• A Degree from a recognized University plus either a
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or equivalent
• Post Graduate Diploma of Education (PGDE) or equivalent
• A special educational needs coordination qualification e.g. National Association of Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent.