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Lead Skills Coach – PRIDE Academy

Lead Skills Coach – PRIDE Academy

The PRIDE Academy

Hillingdon

  • £30,169 - £34,333 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade Support Staff 6/SO1 - £30,169 - £34,333 FTE (£25,833.69 - £29,794.38 PRO RATA)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
11 December 2022

Job overview

Salary: Grade Support Staff 6/SO1 - £30,169 - £34,333 FTE (£25,833.69 - £29,794.38 PRO RATA)

Location: PRIDE Academy, West Drayton, UB7 8AB

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week – term time only

The PRIDE Academy is a secondary special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It currently offers 60 places to pupils aged 11-16 who thrive on the varied curriculum that has an emphasis on practical skills and enrichment opportunities.

The PRIDE Academy moved into its brand new purpose-built school in April 2022 and will expand its intake to include a Sixth Form enabling 110 pupils aged 11 to 19 to be educated on site. The new Free School offers extensive facilities including specialist science labs, well-equipped art and design and technology rooms in a bright and spacious building, as well as an indoor sports hall and an outdoor multi use games area.

Staff at The PRIDE Academy have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and ensure they will leave school with the skills they need and academic outcomes that reflect the best of their abilities. To find out more about us visit theprideacademy.co.uk

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

The key objective will be to effectively lead the skills coach team to work with students, teaching staff and parents to raise aspirations, confidence, retention and achievements for progression to further studies or employment, and to promote full attendance.

To assist the Principal in the organisation, management and development of the school with a focus on behaviour across all key stages.

To work closely with the Personal Development Coordinator, to deliver a range of activities and support for students, who may require additional support with the development of their personal skills, to enable them to fully participate in learning and to make progress.

•   An ability to engage in reflective practice and work with restorative justice approaches.

•   A non-judgmental and empathic approach to young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health

   needs and their families.

•   Strong behaviour management skills.

•   A genuine passion for education.

•   Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

•   Excellent time management and organisational skills.

•   Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

•   An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude.

•   Resilient and persevering personality.

•   Both a friendly and professional manner.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Shahena Tarapdar via email starapdar@theprideacademy.co.uk

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact starapdar@theprideacademy.co.uk

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 11th December 2022

Interviews will take place on: 14th December 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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About The PRIDE Academy

+44 1895 446747

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