Personal Development Centre Coordinator
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield
- £22,432.27 - £23,270.51 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7 actual salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2022
Job overview
37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days
Outwood Grange Academy places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.
We are looking to recruit a Coordinator to manage the Personal Development Centre (PDC), supporting all students who are referred to this provision. You will be working with students who are at risk of suspension as a result of challenging behaviour by promoting positive discipline and raising their aspirations.
You will be involved in planning, organising and delivering a range of opportunities for students who are referred to the PDC to raise their aspirations and work, develop positive discipline for learning habits, reinforce ‘Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be responsible’ and ensure academic progress. You will also be involved in planning, organising and delivering a range of opportunities for students who are referred to the PDC to work on aspects of their social, emotional and mental health.
The successful candidate must have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent, possess strong IT skills, be a good communicator, approachable and have a positive attitude towards staff and students.
For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.
Closing date: Midday on 4 January 2023.
Interview date: 10 January 2023.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
About Outwood Grange Academy
- Outwood Grange Academy
- Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF1 2PF
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Andrew Downing
We are an Outstanding rated, 11-18 academy based in the cathedral city of Wakefield, near Leeds.
The Outwood Family was born out of our academy’s success and we are proud that after our last inspection, Ofsted paid tribute to the ‘academy staff and leaders for the way they ensure you get the best education possible.’
We have nurtured a school community that is welcoming and friendly, where students and staff can make excellent progress together, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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