Personal Development Centre Coordinator

Outwood Academy Newbold is rated Good, with Outstanding leadership by Ofsted and we are based in the large, friendly, Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, near Derby and Sheffield.

We recognise a child’s time at school is irreplaceable and that education provides the bedrock for success in every area of life. This is why we take a holistic view to student development, placing equal value on vocational, practical, creative and academic ability.

Since joining the Outwood Family in 2015, we have been on a journey of transformation and improvement, which has seen our results improve, but more importantly we are delighted that after its latest inspection of the academy Ofsted noted that ‘parents, staff and pupils are positive about the changes that have been made to the school.’

We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

Our knowledge-rich curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility.

We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level. 

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Inclusion Team as Personal Development Centre Coordinator. This new and rewarding position would suit someone with experience of supporting the learning and pastoral needs of young people in an education setting. You will be working closely with students at risk of suspension to promote positive discipline and to support their personal development. 

Planning, organising and delivering a range of opportunities, you will work to raise students’ aspirations, support them to develop positive discipline for learning habits, ensure academic progress and improve aspects of their social, emotional and mental health. An ability to build strong relationships with students will be essential.

You will work collaboratively with both internal and external professionals to identify and support students to overcome barriers to learning. You will be extremely organised, have the ability to prioritise your workload, and have excellent administrative and communication skills. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team will be key to supporting our students.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues with their personal and career development via a range of training courses and apprenticeship opportunities. We also offer:

• Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
• Pension: An increasingly rare and valuable defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
• Working Pattern: 37 hours Monday to Friday. A term time working pattern i.e. not working school holidays.
• Onsite parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts such as Synergy Car Leasing

We also offer generous paid maternity, paternity and shared parental leave depending on your length of service.

To view the Job Description for the post please click here

To view the Person Specification for the post please click here

Clare Schulze, Vice Principal on c.schulze@newbold.outwood.com or 01246 230550. We also recommend you visit the academy where you will be very welcome.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 12.00pm on 27 February 2025.

Interview date: 7th March 2025.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.