Lead Practitioner - Work Related Learning

Permanent post, 35 hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 days

Salary: Scale 6 (SCP points 18-22)

Actual gross salary £26,047- £27,724 including special school allowance

Are you a dynamic, confident, and independent professional with a passion for developing opportunities for young people? We are seeking a Lead Practitioner to take our Work Related Learning Programme to the next level and help shape the future for our students. Directly interacting with local employers, you will play a key role in creating, building and expanding partnerships, creating a wide range of diverse work-related learning opportunities. You will focus on networking, skill development, and be instrumental in preparing our students for success beyond school. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will:

• Coordinate and manage internal and external work placements

• Lead, plan, and deliver an inclusive high-quality work-related learning programme for post-16 learners

• Build and maintain positive links with local employers and external partners

• Fulfil the role of a job coach part of the week and oversee and support job coaches, as well as contribute to classroom learning for post-16 students

• Track student progress, support preparation for adulthood, and champion inclusion for all

• At least two years’ experience in an educational setting and a background in Work Related Learning

• Experience of supporting young people with a range of special educational needs

• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills

• Positive, flexible approach and ability to motivate others

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

• Enjoy a strong focus on staff wellbeing, with access to wellbeing initiatives and support

• A school culture that values teamwork, professional development, and inclusion

• A community that respects others, champions individuality and celebrates all achievements.

• A friendly, supportive, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team.

Visits to school prior to interview are warmly welcomed for both posts. Please contact school to make an appointment on telephone number 01422 358621. Job packs are available on the school website or can be obtained from Victoria Wyer HR/Admin Manager and must be returned to victoria.wyer@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk.

Ravenscliffe High School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. Prior to interview, please read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Part One. The policies are available on the school website.

Ravenscliffe High School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.