Appropriate Provision Manager

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an inclusive school which is proud to serve the local community of Hampton, Yaxley and Cambridgeshire. The school serves just under 1200 students, offering 210 places in each year group and 300 places for Post16 students.

Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff. 

Required for September 2024

Appropriate Provision Manager

Fixed term to 31st August 2026

Hampton Gardens School is seeking a dedicated individual in the newly created role of Appropriate Provision Manager. Working as part of a high-quality wider pastoral team, the postholder will supervise small groups of students to develop their academic learning, as well as supporting their broader social and emotional development, by accessing a high-quality bespoke curriculum designed to meet their individual needs, with a view to reintegration back into mainstream provision. Students will be identified through careful assessment and may have anxiety or emotional needs acting as a barrier to better attendance or engagement.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in supporting students and their parents/carers, along with previous experience of managing student behavioural issues and raising standards of achievement. A good educational background, including GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C in English Language and Maths are required for this role.

Working Hours:

8.15am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break daily)

8.15am to 4.00pm Friday (with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break)

Salary (Grade 8):

Full time salary (52 weeks)                              From: £29,777 to: £33,024

Actual salary (37 hrs / term time + 5 days)  From: £25,498 to: £28,278

We welcome applications from candidates who:

•  Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for learning.
• Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
• Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
• Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
• Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.
• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.
•  Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.
• Discounted local gym membership.
• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Visits to the school before the application deadline are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the HR department via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk 

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 4 July 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).