PLC Manager (QTS)
Aldridge School
Walsall
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS 1-6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 July 2023
Job overview
JOB TITLE: PLC Manager (QTS)
Pay Scale: MPS 1 - 6
The role would include joining the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Headteacher for Alternative Provision and Safeguarding
PURPOPSE:
To manage the onsite Personal Learning Centre, PLC, a small, detached classroom base for students who are struggling in the main school setting. The role would be student facing, delivering some aspects of the curriculum and leading a small team of HLTAs to support with the delivery of the curriculum to the students based in the PLC.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assess students’ needs and plan an appropriate timed programme of intervention that may include lessons in the PLC, lessons in the main school and external provision off site
· Utilise the school based support systems we have, such as the school counsellor, the library, EBSA support, school mentors, Year Leaders etc
· Communicate with wider school staff about the students and their needs
· Influence the practice of other staff, by providing training and support for how to work with the students in the wider school
· Link with external agencies to review the quality of their provision, student attendance and engagement
· Promote the PLC as a whole school initiative across the school; informing staff, students, parents of what happens there
· Manage the PLC daily
· Teach as required within the PLC timetable
· Develop and maintain links with families and other agencies
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have:
· QTS, no specialism is required, but the role will require you to be flexible and facilitate the work in subjects across the wider curriculum
It would be beneficial if the successful candidate could offer the following:
· Experience of teaching students with emotional, behavioural and social problems
· KS3 and KS4 experience
· Ability to drive the school mini bus
· Forest School trained
· Experience of working with the Prince’s Trust, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, gateway qualifications such as NCFE/Btec
· Or a desire to train in any of the above
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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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