Project Instructor for Pre-Internship Programme

The Grove School, part of the Search Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre- employment checks. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Project Instructor for Pre-Internship Programme 

Salary: Point 23-26 £35,577-£37,443

Contract: Full Time

Location: Haringey

Contract Term: One Year Extending to Permanent 

Start Date: September 1st 2024

The Grove, is partnering with Haringey council to launch a new pre-internship programme for young people in Haringey aged 17-19 with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

The programme will be launching in September 2024, and based in Wood Green. 

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated project instructor to develop and oversee this exciting new programme. You will work closely with the Director of 6th Form and be supported through a robust training and coaching programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the founding of a new project. If you are excited to make your mark with innovative and creative practice and you want to make a difference then this role will provide you with the scope to achieve this.

The pre-internship aims to provide a bridge between college and the route into employment. Providing that additional time to build independence and work skills with a greater emphasis on building independence, travel training, social skills and confidence so each participant is prepared for the next step towards employment and transitioning into a supported internship.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the core taught curriculum and programmes to include; travel training, life skills, independence and employability skills. You will be expected to work effectively with a range of teams including those at Haringey council, work placements and at The Grove, ensuring the success of employment placements.

We can offer a comprehensive Trust programme which includes benefits such as BUPA, Tech schemes, discount schemes and a rich professional development programme. We can offer time for coaching and mentoring and additional time to plan and assess the programme. Although based at a separate location, you will be part of the wider Grove team and be able to work co-productively with the staff team.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have a passion for SEND, SEND employment opportunities and the Inclusion Agenda.
• Have experience of working within or delivering an employability skills curriculum for SEND learners.
• Be motivational and ensure that learning is engaging and inclusive.
• Be excited about learning and have a willingness to learn 
• Have the ability to relate well to, and communicate with, young people and adults
• Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Have previous experience of working within an Inclusive team.
• Have experience of leading and managing other people.

Please contact Bronja Elton, Director of Sixth Form on 0203 876 6555 for further information regarding this post or find out more on our website on our vacancies page: https://thegroveschool.co.uk/working-for-us/current-vacancies-2/ 

Completed applications should be submitted via TES.

Closing Date:  10 a.m. on Monday 10th June. Interviews will take place on Week of June 24th.

NB: Please note that in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all shortlisted candidates. CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school. Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. Search Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.