ReconnectEd Coach

Higham Lane School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 40 weeks per year (TTO plus 2 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 18 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 subject to pro rata). The actual salary for this part-time role is £18,803

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role of ReconnectEd Coach

Warwickshire Virtual School, Higham Lane School and ReconnectEd are looking for committed and passionate Coaches to support young people facing adversity through an innovative and pioneering coaching framework. You will be working directly with the young people on a day-to-day basis, in partnership with their school, a tutoring organisation and parents/carers to strengthen their wellbeing and self-regulation.

The aim is to help to interrupt the potential negative consequences of trauma and deprivation, in turn acting as a bridge by reconnecting young people facing adversity to positively engage with school, home and their communities. By doing so, you will also be creating a positive ripple effect on the peers, school community and family/carers of the young people you are supporting.

You will be supporting the young people to gain at least one qualification, preferably three level 2 qualifications, including Maths and English GCSE, in partnership with a tutoring organisation. You will also be supporting young people to gain a Project Qualification, which will help prepare the young people for their next steps in their education or into the world of work.

You will be provided with ongoing training, supervision support, in partnership with the host school and Warwickshire Virtual School, to ensure that you are fully supported in your role.

Key activities and responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with young people and their families/carers
• Act as a positive role model for the young people, inspiring them to engage and reconnect with their education, through supporting their mental wellbeing and building their non-academic skills such as resilience and confidence
• Provide personalised one-to-one and small group ‘emotion coaching’ with young people to help regulate their emotions and behaviour
• Work alongside the ReconnectEd team and schools to develop and continuously evolve the programme and sessions that are being delivered to the young people
• Support the ReconnectEd team and schools to evaluate the impact of the programme, making sure that all evidence of work and impact is properly documented, and that all necessary information is passed on
• Develop and build strong community relationships with the schools within which you will be working
• Ensure child protection procedures are followed and that safeguarding of young people is paramount
• Work in partnership with parents/carers
• Actively take part in and engage with training opportunities
• Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge and in making the right choices to address key issues in their lives
• Support young people to attend and engage in their tutoring sessions, to enable them to gain qualifications
• Support young people to complete a Project Qualification (PQ)
• Work with ReconnectEd to ensure the young people benefit from their innovative Expanding Horizons Programme of learning outside of the classroom.
• Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role

To find the full Job Description, and Application Form to apply for this role,please visit https://www.reconnecteducation.co.uk/recruitment

Contact info@reconnecteducation.co.uk if you have further questions.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits of working at Central England Academy Trust

We strive to be an employer of choice, and are committed to

ensuring our employees feel valued, appreciated and at the heart

of what we do.

We have a number of core benefits which include:

Professional Development

• We support all our schools and services to offer professional development that is rooted in the evidence of what improves teaching and learning
• We listen to what your career aspirations are and how we can support you within your role
• We provide Trust-wide CPD in key areas, including SEND, behaviour and teaching and learning
• We support staff in accessing a wide range of qualifications, including Diplomas, Masters and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Appraisal

• Our staff appraisal focuses on supporting our employees to be the very best they can be. There is no performance-related pay in our Trust, and we put staff at the heart of what we do so they can put children at the heart of what they do

Apprenticeship Levy

• As a large employer we pay into the Apprenticeship Levy Fund and are therefore able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships to both new and existing staff.

Pension Schemes

• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role: Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff, and the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching staff.

Employee Support Schemes

• Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• A Gym Membership Scheme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
• An Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
• A Health Cash Plan benefit, providing reimbursements for various health-related expenses, including dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:
Childcare disqualification
DBS
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Higham Lane School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Higham Lane School website
• Email address: info@reconnecteducation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02476388123
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/higham-lane-school

Higham Lane School and Sixth Form College is a heavily over-subscribed, 11-18, comprehensive academy with just under 1500 students, set on an attractive site on the Warwickshire-Leicestershire border, easily accessible due to excellent road, train and bus connections. The school and sixth form college forms part of the Central England Academy Trust and schools within our trust work closely together, bringing many benefits to both students and staff.

We are delighted that our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025 confirmed that Higham Lane School has taken effective action to maintain the high standards identified in our previous Outstanding inspection. Inspectors praised our warm, respectful and aspirational school culture, where pupils thrive both academically and personally. They highlighted our ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum, exceptional sixth-form provision, and the strong outcomes achieved by our students. The report commended our students’ excellent behaviour, attendance, and engagement, as well as the inclusive support we provide for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. Our commitment to personal development was also recognised, with a wide range of enrichment opportunities helping to shape confident, compassionate young people. With an Achievement 8 score of 52.05 in 2025, this is significantly above the national average of 45.9 from 2024. Higham Lane remains one of the highest-achieving non-selective comprehensive schools in Warwickshire. We are also proud to hold World Class Schools status, awarded in July 2021, reflecting our continued drive for excellence in all areas of school life.

We are also delighted to have achieved equally as impressive A level results in our Sixth Form with 30.7% A*-A and 61.5% A*-B, an average grade of B- and a Value Added score of +0.27 (2024), making Higham Lane one of the top performing Sixth Forms in Warwickshire. We are excited by the opportunities which our recent merger with the Central England Academy Trust will bring us and are also delighted that the Department for Education has given the Trust permission to open a new secondary Free School, Higham Lane North Academy, opening in 2025 and this is already providing exciting opportunities for staff development, recruitment and retention.

Our school has a strong ethos based on mutual respect between students and staff and very clear expectations regarding students’ effort and behaviour. We enjoy an excellent reputation with parents/carers and are always over-subscribed. You will find a happy, caring and purposeful environment at Higham Lane. Students get on exceptionally well, both with each other and with our staff, who take pride in working here. Our students are encouraged to do their very best in every aspect of their lives and to reach the highest standards, irrespective of their ability. We encourage them to “Be the best you can be”, by working hard, being kind and taking responsibility.

At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

excellent continuous professional development,
reduced workload,
behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn,
a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing,
opportunities to work across the MAT in a successful and growing trust.

Arranging a visit to Higham Lane School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@reconnecteducation.co.uk.

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