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Outreach and Partnership Co-ordinator
Location: Glastonbury
Salary: MPS / UPS TLR2B
Hours: Full time, Permanent
Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer?
Then the School needs you.
This is an exciting role and one that will enable the successful candidate help to shape the support we offer our students and the support we provide to mainstream schools in Mendip.
The Role
- To lead on theadvisory support to education settings to ensure the inclusion and achievement of pupils
- To lead a small team of staff that deliver in school support, advice and specialist assessments
- To provide support, advice, guidance and training for schools in an outreach and partnership capacity
- To manage the outreach and partnership work that school undertakes
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advisory support to education settings to ensure the inclusion and achievement of pupils
- Provide specialist assessment for schools. E.g SEND assessments, sensory assessments, etc
- Build capacity within education establishments in Mendip
- To empower schools to develop inclusive learning environments and to remove barriers to learning, in line with current local and national strategies
- Provide highly specialised advice and guidance to schools, to support students to achieve academically and pastorally
- Manage a caseload of pupils and be accountable for supporting schools. Produce high quality notes of visit to accurately record agreed actions and progress/outcomes as a result of the specialist advice and guidance provided
- To build knowledge and skills by planning, organising and providing professional development (with follow-up support) for school staff and other relevant groups
- To advise schools on high quality teaching and inclusive approaches: including the effective and efficient use of available SEND resources, Trauma informed practice, Nurture principles, etc
- To treat students, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture. This will be at Tor and the partnership schools with which we work.
- To actively form meaningful relationships with vulnerable young people, parents and school staff
- Assess, record & report on the development and progress of students
- Attend meetings, carry out administrative tasks and duties commensurate with the role of outreach lead and teacher as well as those specified in the Staff Handbook
- Implement the school relational policy and our principles of Ready, Safe, Respect
- Participate in full staff and team meetings and to contribute to school decision making and consultation procedures
- Engage in the school Professional development process; to participate in professional development activities so as to enhance personal / team performance and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the school goals and Development Plan
- Facilitate professional development process for staff that the post is responsible for
- Be a Tutor to a small group of students and to carry out related duties
- Maintain the highest standards when representing Tor with all stakeholders
Skills and Qualifications
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience of working with vulnerable young people in a mainstream or specialist setting
- Working with SEND or working with primary pupils (KS1 or KS2)
- An ability to form trusting, positive relationships with young people and use this to support in times of need/crisis
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working in partnership with pupils, parents, colleagues and the ability to develop strong relationships
- An ability to actively addresses SEMH needs whilst delivering lessons/teaching/with students.
- Desire and willingness to actively seek out opportunities to positively engage with students.
- An ability to set tasks that challenge and engage pupils or families with a balance of support and challenge and independence
- Positive behaviour management skills which also support pupils to develop positive strategies for managing their emotions effectively
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please do not hesitate to apply.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.
Closing Date: 12:00pm Monday 10th March 2025
Interviews: w/b 24th March 2025
