Deputy Co-ordinator at Red Balloon - Reading

Are you an outstanding teacher who wants to work with vulnerable young people in a small supportive setting?

Red Balloon Learner Centre, based in Reading, is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Deputy Coordinator to be fully involved in the management of a small centre (20 students). The postholder will have particular responsibility for pastoral care including wellbeing, PSHEE and supporting students with SEND. 

Red Balloon offers staff the opportunity to work is a small community to make a real difference to young people who have experienced trauma. We are looking for experienced staff to work with young people to help them to re-engage with learning as well as take part in the wider aspects of the community. Class sizes are small, typically 1 to 4 students, with a maximum of 20 students attending the centre. We work to the needs of the individual student which gives a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in differentiation in relation to the students’ academic and wellbeing needs.

The position will initially be full-time and teachers of any specialism are encouraged to apply. 

Please see job description for further details or email admin@reading.rblc.org.uk for further details. We also welcome visits to the centre from prospective applicants. 

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 29th June 2018.

Interviews will take place on the 4th July 2018.

Red Balloon Reading is situated at 220-222 Kings Road Reading RG1 4JJ.

Red Balloon is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Safeguarding young people is the responsibility of everyone who works for Red Balloon - the postholder must agree to implement our practice in this area. The person appointed will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For an application pack please contact admin@reading.rblc.org.uk or visit www.redballoonlearner.org.uk .