Alternative Education Manager
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School:
Discover Learning Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
NJC 26-30 £29669-£32725 -
Hours:
39 -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
27th Jun 2023
SCHOOL: Oxclose Community Academy
Address: Dilston Close, NE38 0LN
Tel: (0191) 4195120
Email: contact@oxclose.net
Web: www.oxclose.net
Headteacher: Mrs P Hegarty
Number on Roll: 1124
Position: Alternative Education Manager
Permanent
39 hours per week
Term Time Only – 39 Weeks
Start Date: September 2023
Salary: NJC 26-30 (Depending on Experience and Qualifications)
£29,669 – £32,725 pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen, due to promotion, for a highly skilled manager to lead the Alternative Provision of Education in Oxclose Community Academy Discover Learning Centre. We are looking for a suitably experienced candidate to join our very successful academy from September 2023.
Oxclose Community is a “Good” school and an innovative and forward looking place to work. We have a strong ethos of staff wellbeing. This is a rare opportunity to join a very successful team and continue to build the strength of our alternative curriculum provision.
Being part of the Discover Learning Trust will offer:
- Term time employment
- Free access to our gym
- Free parking
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of leading alternative Education
- GCSE grade 5 (or equivalent) in English , maths and at least 3 other subjects
- Relevant training in alternate provision (Education)
- Qualified to degree level, QTS preferential but not essential
The successful candidate will be required to:
- To plan the structure of the Alternative Education Provision and the deployment of staff to support students.
- Manage action planning, target setting and monitoring of progress of individual pupils within the AEP;
- Review the progress of the pupils, keeping accurate and appropriate records;
- Devise, implement and deliver (with colleagues as appropriate) a personalised, bespoke academic programme to support pupil progress and engagement;
- Devise, implement and deliver (with colleagues as appropriate) programmes of personal development for the pupils;
- Devise, implement and deliver (with colleagues as appropriate) focussed and appropriate intervention programmes to support pupils in improving their behaviour;
- Complete individual Behaviour Support Plans for pupils and review plans with parents, pupils and other professionals within a given timeframe;
- Produce individual reintegration plans for pupils returning to identified mainstream lessons;
- Manage links between the pupil and parents/carers to support and encourage achievement;
- Devise and implement strategies (with colleagues as appropriate) to involve parents/carers and school staff in the establishment of strong home/school links;
- Work alongside other staff in school, especially behaviour and Learning Support and from other agencies to deliver high quality and effective support;
- Maintain good communication with all staff on an individual or whole school level;
- Participate in transition activities and strategies for pupils moving to further education;
- Establish and maintain links with LA advisors and with established ‘good practice’ for Alternative Education;
- To develop links and liaise with work placement providers and to monitor pupils who are on work placement;
- Keep records of all contacts;
- Manage the preparation and dissemination of resources;
- Analyse the data gathered and disseminate information to appropriate staff and governors;
- Undertake self-evaluation and contribute to the team and whole school evaluation;
- Line management of staff in the Alternative Education provision
Oxclose Community Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Oxclose Community Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for the role, please contact Laura Fittes for an application pack: fittes.l@oxclose.net.
To arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Andrea Knapp: knapp.a@oxclose.net
Closing Date: Midday – Tuesday 27th June 2023
Interviews: W/C 03rd July 2023
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The Discover Learning Trust
The Discover Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, was established in 2013, following the sponsorship of Oxclose Village Primary School by Oxclose Community Academy. The Trust is responsible for the operation of two schools – Oxclose Primary Academy and Oxclose Community Academy (Secondary 11-16) in Washington, part of the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. A unique feature of both schools is that we manage the physical and medical special needs specialist provision for Sunderland.
Our Vision
- To make a difference to our young people regardless of background
- To provide the skills and knowledge for all our young people to succeed in education, employment and life
- To be recognised as a first class inclusive, community based centre of academic excellence
Our Mission
- We serve, support and challenge our local communities with high aspirations for all in an inclusive, child centred culture
- We safeguard all members of our school communities
- We promote a culture of opportunity, tolerance, respect and care
- We aim to fulfil the potential of every individual
- We provide personalised academic opportunities through our broad curriculum provision to ensure success for all
- We provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes for all our young people to progress confidently and become successful, global citizens
Core Values
- Inclusivity – Equal opportunity for everyone. Everyone is important
- Integrity – Everyone does the right thing
- Innovation – Everyone has the opportunity to be creative in their work
- Aspiration – Everyone is encouraged to be the best they can be
- Accountability – Everyone is responsible
- Resilient – Everyone is encouraged to develop strength of character