AddressAlternative Provision Manager
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2300 - Five Acres High School
07/04/2024
Alternative Provision Manager
The job requirements are detailed below.
Job details
Salary
Grade H Scale point 14 - 25
Contractual hours
36
Basis
Full Time
Job type
Support Staff - Other
Location
Coleford
Job category
Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support
Date posted
14/03/2024
Job reference
GST-R0181
Job overview
Thank you for the interest you have shown in working at Five Acres High School.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Alternative Provision (AP) Manager to join us and become an integral member of the support team.This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.
Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Berkshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
- The provision is fully operational each day to receive any student who has been excluded from class (In line with the Behaviour Policy)
- The high level of expectations is made clear to every student and are adhered to and that these standards are maintained by all staff who visit or work in the provision.
- The centre is effective, through assessing the needs of individuals regularly sent to the AP, and referring issues where necessary to the Line Manager, Head of Year, Pastoral Leads, Teachers, Tutor, SENDCo.
- Each student is booked into the provision and that records are kept up to date for each person.
- The process for booking in a student and notifying parents and staff is followed and recorded in line with our Behaviour Policy
- Each student is allocated to the most appropriate area for the time of their withdrawal from classes. (Provision room, or other depending on SEN agreement).
- That each student is then provided with appropriate work from their Key Stage for the duration of their time in the provision (Usually 24hrs) and this should include an appropriate reading book.
- To organise and obtain learning resources from each subject area for the provision so that it can be self-sufficient, in operation, if appropriate.
- To liaise with Line Manager for any student who chooses to continue to defy the expectations of the school.
- Staff who come for the ‘Restorative Conversations’ are directed to an appropriate space/room
- Students are formally signed out after their 24hr sanction to return to lessons., including notifying the HOY of issues/concerns noted during their stay in AP.
You will need:
- At least 5 GCSE’s which must include at least a 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of working with children.
- Excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
- Able to demonstrate a level of resilience and take on board constructive feedback to further improve performance.
- Ability to be self-motivated and succeed when managing distractions
- A willingness to work with strict routines and make an impact
- A flair for innovative solutions to behaviour management within our AP unit.
- Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children both written and verbal
- Be flexible, dependable and able to follow management instruction & direction
- Experience of using IT within an administrative role
- Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately to undertake a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the provision
- Efficient, accurate and excellent attention to detail
- An ability to quickly adapt to change
- Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training.
- A passion and desire to drive things forward.
- Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to extremely high standards and expectations.
What’s in it for you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 7 April 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Alternative Provision Manager
