Curriculum Plus Manager

We are seeking a Curriculum Plus Manager who will work in support of the school’s Behaviour and Pastoral Teams, alongside teaching staff to ensure that every student achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support and intervention.

The main responsibility will be to take ownership of the Curriculum Plus Room to provide a purposeful learning environment for students to continue their progress when in temporary isolation from the main body of the school.

 We are looking to recruit a qualified and talented individual to take the lead in ensuring interventions for students are implemented and appropriate systems are used to track, monitor and evaluate student progress whilst in Curriculum Plus, especially for vulnerable students. The role will play a key part in maintaining our low exclusion rates, improving engagement and ensuring the development of high performing, impactful behaviour systems in school.

 The successful candidate will have proven experience of all areas of behaviour and Inclusion within secondary schools, dedicated to securing high levels of positive behaviour for all our students through consistent support, monitoring and interventions. You will work closely with our disaffected students to develop, model and implement strategies and interventions that both meet their needs and help to develop their independence and life skills.

 The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in the following areas:

·               Evidence of professional experience and knowledge acquired through working in a school or social care setting with children and young people with a wide range of needs whose behaviour can be described as challenging.

·               Staff training and development.

·               Behaviour Assessment.

·               Behaviour support planning and implementation.

·               Role model good positive behaviour support practices.

·               Promoting positive outcomes for all students.

·               Good interpersonal and communication skills: positive, motivational, professional, empathetic.

We can offer you:

•         An emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.

•         Free eye test vouchers for all staff.

•         Cycle to work scheme.

•         Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning School. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

 Please note that the School can only consider completed Applications returned directly to the email address below and not CVs alone.

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

Training will be provided and you will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.

 Closing date for applications: Noon on Tuesday, 21 February, 2023 (late applications may not be considered)

The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by close of play on Thursday, 23 February, 2023.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.

Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.

 Please visit www.southchurchschool.com for an Applicant Information Pack and to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details.  Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com. 

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have recently lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.