Work Related Learning Co-ordinator
Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
3 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent | Term-Time Only | 35 Hours Per Week (8:45am – 3.30pm Including one evening until 5pm & one evening until 4pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 5 Point 12-15 £31,716 - £33,204 Actual Salary Starting from £27,524 to £28,816
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an experienced Work-Related Learning Coordinator who will work within KS4 and 5. You will have a key role in the implementation of work placements to develop students coping strategies and resilience to support them to self-confidently work in new environments and with new people.
We are looking for a proficient, pupil centred and self-motivated individual who is equipped with the knowledge and understating of how to facilitate Work Related Learning opportunities for students who are on the Autistic Spectrum in KS5, coaching and mentoring them to fulfil their potential.
The post would suit an enthusiastic individual who is looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with autism and complex needs as well as furthering their own professional development. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to this exciting development, working across the school. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and high-performing team to meet the challenges of school administration and operations in a special school setting.
The Role
• Facilitate Work Related Learning in KS5, coaching and mentoring them to fulfil their potential.
• Develop students coping strategies and resilience to support them to work confidently in new settings
• Monitor the Health and safety of students on Work placements/during activities and develop student’s autonomy around this.
• Make reasonable adjustments and scaffold students to carry out work tasks with greater independence and increase their confidence in the work place.
• Capture student progress feeding back to the class Teacher/parents and gather and collate relevant evidence towards accreditation units.
• Establish good working relationships with other providers and agencies.
• Support the School mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
What the school offers its staff
Split over three main sites with additional Satellite provisions, Phoenix supports young people aged between 3 and 19. We are an award-winning and “Outstanding” school (Ofsted, Nov 2018) accredited through the National Autistic Society and praised for our creative approaches. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.
Further details about the role
How to apply
The application form can be found on the school website - www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am, 30h September 2024 | Shortlisting: 1st & 2nd October 2024 | Interviews & Assessment week commencing: 14th October 2024
If you would like to discuss the post or visit, please contact
Jude Donoghue jude.donoghue@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 507 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Phoenix School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jude.donoghue@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089804740
Special School for children with Autism
Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jude.donoghue@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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