Raising Aspirations Manager

Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just 1,800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton, we are clear about our vision: Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

We are seeking a Raising Aspirations Manager to manage our Personal Development Centre promoting the learning and welfare of potentially vulnerable students and those close to a suspension from main school and ensuring pupils are meaningfully occupied when placed there.

To be successful, you will have exceptional communication skills combined with the ability to challenge, motivate and inspire students to work hard, behave well and achieve their potential.

With experience working in either education, children’s social care or another children’s sector pastoral role, you will have significant and demonstrable experience working effectively with secondary-aged children with social, emotional and behavioural issues.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 Training Days.

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including a leased car and cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking with our school being within easy access of the A1, A19 and public transport
• Free gym access

To apply, please visit: https://northernleaderstrust.org/vacancies/

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt, so we encourage these to be submitted as soon as possible.

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.