Outreach Operational Lead

About Magdalen Court School

Magdalen Court School provides education for up to 80 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.

Outreach Operational Lead

Salary: £25,733 - £30,172 (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: Full Time 

Contract type: Permanent

Main purpose

• To lead the outreach team operationally – based mainly in the outreach hub as well as the main school site.

• To ensure safeguarding checks for outreach learners are completed

• To safeguard staff including implementation of the lone working policy

• To conduct safeguarding checks of any alternative provisions

• To coordinate the outreach team – including teaching, mentoring and pastoral support

• To work with SLT to implement the strategic plan for outreach

• To make and develop positive relationships with outreach stakeholders including learners and parents

• To develop a personalised timetable and curriculum with a long-term goal and stepping stones identified ensuring EHCP needs are met including progress made 

• To ensure record of visits are completed

• To provide outreach support to pupils both in the outreach hub and in the family home

• To mentor learners

• To teach National Curriculum up to the end of primary and functional skills in English and Maths

• Be experienced in providing a therapeutic approach to support learners with high levels of anxiety, trauma

• To work with SLT, families and learners to develop learners level of engagement with education

Please refer to the Job Description for more details. 

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy. 

Interested applicants may email haustin@magdalencourt.org and to discuss the role further and/ or arrange a visit.

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form which accompanies this advert and can also be found on our school website www.magdalencourt.org

When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: haustin@magdalencourt.org

Closing date: Monday 30th October 2023 at 9am

Please note: CVs will not be considered. 

Please note that we reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date. We will be reviewing the applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.