Refocus and Reset Manager

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are looking to appoint a motivated and inspiring Refocus and Reset Manager to be responsible for:

·     Managing the Refocus Room for students to enable them to reflect on their behaviour/attitude to encourage students to learn from their mistakes.

·     Overseeing the running and organisation of Resets each day

Liaising with:

Heads of Department, Heads of Year, Senior Leadership Team, Learning Support, the Governing Body, external agencies and parents.

The successful applicant will have the ability to work with students whilst undertaking the work set and to ensure a constructive and ordered learning environment. To challenge, motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a Refocus and Reset Manager who will:

·     Be passionate about improving the lives of our students

·     Who believes in success for everyone

·     Has experience of working with young people aged 11 – 16

·     Has a professional appearance, attitude and will be able to deal with staff, students and parents with confidence.

·     Strong interpersonal skills, be confident in their approach and demonstrate high levels of attention to detail.

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

·        Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop initiatives that improve the school

·        Outstanding staff: professional, supportive and committed

·        Opportunities for career progression

·        Excellent professional development

·        The opportunity to play your part to help provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the ‘Poly Family’

·        A contributory pension scheme

·        Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·        Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·        An employee assistance programme

·        Season ticket loans

·        Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

·        Excellent catering facilities with complimentary daily coffee for staff

·        Secure on-site parking

·        A focus on wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing committee to liaise with SLT

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online searches (including social media).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 July. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.