Project manager (Part time - 0.6FTE) SILS AP Taskforce

Background to The AP Taskforce Project

SILS is an 11-16 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) for students excluded from mainstream education. Ofsted (2018) judged SILS to be a ‘Good School’, where success is rooted in strong supportive relationships between students, staff and parents.    

The AP Taskforce Project is a DFE funded project, where multidisciplinary team of specialists are co-located within AP/ PRUs to deliver targeted wraparound support to improve wellbeing, reduce truancy & NEET rates, and risks of involvement in serious violence.    

The role  - Taskforce Project Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to build on the foundations laid by the current post holder, working alongside the Mental Health lead and specialists to deliver the aims of the Taskforce project.    

The post holder will be responsible for project planning, progress monitoring, evaluation, liaison and coordination of meetings with the DFE, school leaders and other stakeholders; as well as, all aspects of project administration.   

This part time position will suit an applicant with previous experience of project management and a candidate that is capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in a school environment.

Our ideal candidate will:

·        Have outstanding organisational skills

·        The ability to work flexibly and maintain confidentiality

·        Have excellent administrative skills, both written and orally

·        Have an eye for detail and ability to work under pressure

·        Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office products

·        Have excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to liaise effectively with all members of our school community

The successful applicant will need to be committed to the SILS values and be driven by the desire to improve the life chances of our young people.  

Interested?  We will like to hear from you, and visits to the school are welcome .   Note that only applications submitted on the school's official form will be considered.   For further enquiries, please contact Pele Oladitan , SILS Business Manager on 0207 525 1668, email poladitan@sils.southwark.sch.uk

Closing date:    Thursday 15 June 2023, 12 noon

Interviews:      Week of 19 June 2023

Address: SILS, 2 Davey Street, London. SE15 6LF.  Tel: 0207 525 1150

SILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check via the DBS.