Personal Coach

EBN Academy 2 is an Alternative Provision Free School in Birmingham. The Academy serves students between the ages of 13-16 years for whom mainstream school has not met their individual needs. Students are referred to the Academy for a wide range of reasons including disengagement from mainstream education, additional needs not being met fully by mainstream school, a lack of suitable places in a local area and issues around peer relationships and attendance. EBN Academy 2’s ambition for every young person is to help them achieve the best possible academic, personal/social and aspirational outcomes possible. We are committed to inclusion, the removal of barriers to progress and the highest standards in teaching and learning.

 The EBN Academy Trust is part of the East Birmingham Partnership of Secondary Schools and Academies. This group collaborates on a range of and pupil support areas including behaviour and attendance and post-16 provision. EBN Academy 2 has students places commissioned from a wide range of secondary schools across Birmingham and Solihull with a number of places also commissioned from further afield.

Are you looking for a new role where you are able to make a difference? EBN Academy is looking for a Personal coach who is able to work with children that face barriers to learning, supporting them to improve their aspiration and behaviour and work positively with adults and young people. A strong personality and a positive approach are required as we are looking for a positive role model for students.

The school has good facilities, an excellent team who are dedicated to providing their students with a high standard of education regardless of barriers that they might face. As a Personal coach, you will be working closely with the Pastoral Manager and class teachers to provide a high level of support to all students.

 Job Role – key elements:

·       Mentoring students with challenging behaviour

·       Developing rapport with staff and students

·       Providing academic and pastoral support in the role of personal coach

·       Taking part in whole school activities

• Providing learning support to the pupils that need it most
• Promoting the pupils’ educational, emotional, and social development
• Leading activities to promote pupil engagement
• Leading group sessions in PE/Activities
• Employing and adapting various teaching strategies to suit the needs of the children

Ideally, you will:

·       Have experience working with challenging behaviour

·       Be dedicated to making a difference to young people

·       Have experience with the Key Stage 3 & 4 curriculum 

·       Be able to support young people to make the rights choices

We will offer you

·      A friendly and supportive team

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·      Free Car parking

·      Cycle to Work Scheme

·      Access to onsite gym

·      Employee Assistance Programme

·      A Chance to make a difference to young people in the East Birmingham area and beyond.

·      Ongoing professional development

 This is an exciting opportunity for candidates, with a real commitment to working with young people in a school setting and striving to make a real difference to their life chances, to join a team of skilled professionals.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

How to apply

The application pack can be downloaded from our website or by emailing

ldonohoe@ebnfs.org

www.ebnacademy2.co.uk/vacancies

For further information please contact:

Laura Donohoe

Tel: 0121 272 7032.     Email: ldonohoe@ebnfs.org

Salary range:    SCP 18 - 22, - Salary £30,559 - £32,654 Actual salary will be £26,892 - £28,736

This is a term time only position. Your normal hours of work shall be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date:                 Monday 17th March 2025 at 12 Noon

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. CV's will not be accepted

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

EBN Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all Staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.