PLC Manager
Aldridge School
Aldridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025 or January 2026
- Apply by:
- 23 June 2025
Job overview
Post: PLC Manager (QTS)
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher for Alternative Provision and Safeguarding
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2a
About Aldridge School
Aldridge School is a comprehensive school with over 1600 students, located near the centre of Aldridge village. As a founder academy of The Mercian Trust, the school is committed to high standards, a broad and engaging curriculum, and strong community partnerships. With a thriving Sixth Form and a reputation for excellent pastoral care, Aldridge School supports students in achieving their best and preparing for life beyond school.
The Personal Learning Centre (PLC)
The PLC is a small, dedicated classroom base designed to support students who are struggling in the main school setting. It provides a nurturing environment where students can access tailored interventions, curriculum support, and pastoral care. The PLC is led by a qualified teacher and supported by a team of HLTAs, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure student success.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate PLC Manager to lead our on-site Personal Learning Centre. This is a student-facing role that involves delivering aspects of the curriculum, managing a small team of HLTAs, and coordinating with school staff and external agencies. The ideal candidate will be flexible, resilient, and committed to supporting students with diverse needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the PLC and lead the HLTA team.
- Deliver curriculum content and interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Assess students and plan personalised programmes that may include in-school and off-site provision.
- Liaise with internal support systems (e.g., counsellors, mentors, Year Leaders) and external agencies.
- Promote the PLC across the school community, including staff, students, and parents.
- Lead curriculum development within the PLC.
- Maintain accurate records and share relevant information with stakeholders.
- Provide training and support to staff on working with students in the PLC.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.
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About Aldridge School
Welcome to Aldridge School
We are delighted that you are considering us for your next step in your career. We are here to make a difference to children’s lives, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved for our students, as well as being excited for the future.
Aldridge School is an academy for students of all abilities and backgrounds, aged between 11 and 19. There are 1500 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2017) rated us as Good in all areas.
We are a founder partner in the exciting newly formed Mercian Trust which comprises of two Grammar Schools, two Secondary Schools a Studio School and an alternative provision Free School.
We have an expansive site on the edge of the West Midlands, surrounded by fields with open spaces and excellent facilities. The school is a five minute walk from Aldridge village, a 10 minute drive from the M6 and as close to Walsall Town Centre. Aldridge is served by bus routes 6, 7, 7A, 936 and 997.
If you decide to join Aldridge School we offer you:
- a friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos
- students who are willing to learn
- an outstanding team of learning support and administrative staff
- an excellent ECT Programme
- excellent CPD opportunities.
- professional benefits include, child care voucher scheme, free flu jabs, Healthcare, trained school counsellor
Our dedication to our staff has been recognised by Investors in People who awarded us their Gold Standard in July 2014 and again in March 2016.
Aldridge School really does make a difference to young people. We go out of our way to see them do their best and get the most out of school. We leave no child behind, nor do we hold anyone back. We believe in challenging and inspiring our students to set them on the path to success. We support our strong academic curriculum with an outstanding extra-curricular programme, which gives everyone the chance to shine.
Our extensive curriculum and highly-praised teaching staff combine traditional education values with creativity and innovation. We have created a richly diverse and adaptable environment to give our students a solid foundation to grow as an individual, achieve the best possible standards in their exam results, and enter the world equipped with all the skills for a successful adult life. Our caring and supportive House System makes pastoral care exceptional and manageable. We offer students a truly unique music scholarship scheme catering for 25 places each academic year. Our music department produces amazing concerts and school productions.
We are truly committed to “achieving excellence together”. We look forward to receiving your application.
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