Isolation Manager

As an Isolation Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the implementation and delivery of the school’s Isolation Room as part of the behaviour management system ultimately reducing the number of students excluded from school and ensuring a productive work environment is maintained, maximising the academic and personal achievement of all students whilst they are internally excluded.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• To manage the day to day running of the Isolation Room, ensuring students are effectively supervised and high standards of behaviour are achieved.
• To ensure that students are aware of the procedures and expectations whilst in the Isolation Room and reinforce the reasons for the sanction where necessary.
• To be responsible for ensuring there is work provided by staff and ensuring that all work is effectively distributed to students and returned to faculties at the end of the day.
• To notify Directors of Learning and Standards any issues relating to work provided, either in quantity or quality.
• To communicate set work to students and offer help and guidance as required.
• To provide feedback and encouragement to students in relation to their progress whilst in the Isolation Room.
• To complete a reflection interview sheet with each student and submit to the relevant member of staff
• To maintain a calm and positive environment which is conducive to good behaviour.
• To maintain appropriate standards of behaviour within the Isolation Room in accordance with the school policy.
• To co-ordinate and manage any administration pertaining to the Isolation Room.
• To manage the upkeep of the room including signage and ensure that the room is effectively resourced, stocked and maintained.
• To challenge any evidence of damage or vandalism and implement the necessary sanction in accordance with school policy.
• To liaise with the relevant staff regarding the Isolation Room.
• To record and report on the behaviour and conduct in the Isolation Room.
• To maintain appropriate records using the school’s centralised system.
• To promote positive values, attitudes and behaviours at all times.
• To challenge and motivate students to promote and reinforce high levels of self-esteem.
• To liaise with parents/carers where appropriate to reinforce the behaviour expectations of the school.
• To attend meetings specific to the Isolation Room and behaviour management strategies and pro-actively contribute to improving systems and procedures.
• To support behaviour management strategies and policies of the school and undertake additional duties when there are no student referrals.
• To support the Pastoral Team with administrative and practical tasks.
• To assist the Student Support Team in ensuring student progress and achievement in accordance with the aims of the school and policies determined by the Principal, Local Academy Governing Board and Central Region Schools Trust.
• To assist Student Support Team in promoting positive behaviour and conflict resolution.
• To assist in the implementation of the schools Behaviour for Learning Policy so that effective learning can take place.
• To liaise with the Student Support Team in analysing and evaluating pastoral data so that appropriate interventions can be made with identified students.
• To implement agreed strategies to improve attitude, behaviour and engagement in learning.
• To implement initiatives to promote and support good health and wellbeing with the student body.
• To enable students to overcome individual barriers to learning.
• To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with students identified as needing support and to devise, implement and evaluate individual Student Support Plans (SSPs).
• To build up detailed knowledge of the support services available, serving as the initial point of contact for students and accessing specialist support as appropriate.
• With school staff and external agencies as appropriate, to participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to identify those in need of extra help overcome barriers to learning.
• To inspire and support, often vulnerable and/or excluded individuals, to access learning opportunities.
• To ensure that all students have a safe environment in which they can learn, following up any concerns highlighted.
• You may be asked to carry out any other duties in order to ensure the smooth running of the school.

General duties will include:

• To attend School and relevant wider based training sessions as required or necessary
• To attend meetings and undertake duties as reasonably directed by the Principal
• To take an active part in quality assurance and staff development opportunities
• To actively contribute to the Performance Management Review process
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in accordance with the School’s policy and the latest version of Keeping children safe in education.

Next steps

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the vision and values to fulfil this challenge, then please contact the HR department on recruitment@crst.org.uk or by calling us on 0121 556 1351. An application pack can be found on the school website www.gospeloakschool.co.uk under vacancies.

A visit to the School and an informal chat with a member of our Senior Leadership Team is welcomed and encouraged prior to making your application.

Closing Date: Thursday 13th June 2024 @ 10am

Want to know more about Gospel Oak School?

Please visit our website www.gospeloakschool.co.uk, the Central Region Schools Trust website www.centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk and don’t forget to take a look at our promotional video.

The Central Region Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, 2 work references and other employment checks.