PARC Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate PARC Manager to lead and manage The PARC (Pride, Aspiration and Respect Centre), our new on-site alternative provision for our Key Stage 3 students. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of young learners who need additional support to thrive in mainstream education.

Students will spend one term in The PARC focusing on core subjects alongside bespoke interventions and enrichment activities designed to build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. As The PARC Manager you will play a pivotal role in guiding these students on their journey towards success, embodying the values of Pride, Respect and Aspiration.

Job Description

This role is based in our onsite behaviour inclusion unit (The PARC). This provision will support our most vulnerable and challenging students.

Specific Responsibilities

Behaviour

• Work with the wider student support team to identify students who need to access behaviour inclusion or external alternative provision support.
• Work in and manage the timetable for the behaviour inclusion unit, overseeing all aspects of conduct, organisation, resources, staffing and curriculum.
• Assess the individual needs of each student identified as needing behaviour inclusion support. Plan a bespoke support plan that meets their curriculum and behavioural needs with an aim to reintegrate into mainstream lessons or transfer to external alternative provision.
• Source, plan, implement, resource and deliver behavioural support programmes/interventions for students in the behaviour inclusion unit and in the mainstream.
• Support with transition work from KS2 for key individual students with behaviour support needs.
• Provide mentoring support for identified groups of students and challenge and motivate students to promote self-esteem.
• Assist with the school’s behaviour management processes where required.
• To plan and undertake learning and behaviour walks around school to monitor specifically targeted groups that have been previously placed in the behaviour inclusion unit.
• Build links with behaviour support programmes, activities and interventions that are accessible locally.

Curriculum

• Liaise with teachers over subject specific work. Assist with individuals and small groups of students to further develop their literacy, numeracy, ICT and study skills. Ensure each student within the behaviour inclusion unit has maximum access to all learning activities and differentiate activities when necessary.
• Use prepared curriculum resources, Microsoft Teams and the IT infrastructure to ensure students are provided with accurate and timely work based on their year group or Key Stage.
• To undertake individual support for identified students through internal and external exams.
• Plan bespoke timetables for each student accessing the behaviour inclusion unit and external alternative provision to ensure they are following an appropriate curriculum in line with their peers.

Leadership

• Plan and support the re-integration of students back into mainstream lessons.
• Plan and support with the re-integration of students returning from external alternative provision, suspensions or long-term absence when they return to school.
• Support the school’s use of external alternative provision, liaising with external schools and organisations.

Communication and Administration

• Keep accurate written records of each student’s bespoke timetable and re-integration plans.
• Keep written records of children’s behavioural development and progress with their support programmes.
• Report the progress (academic and behavioural) of students within the behaviour inclusion unit to SLT, Year Team Leaders, Form Tutors, class teachers, parents/carers and relevant external agencies as necessary.
• Liaise with and provide support for staff about the needs of individual children.
• Communicate frequently with parents/carers about the progress and engagement of each student.
• Communicate frequently, using the school’s communication channels, to ensure all are aware of the students who are accessing the behaviour inclusion unit and their associated re-integration plans.
• Liaise with relevant staff to provide specific information about each student on a re-integration plan to support successful re-integration back into mainstream lessons.
• Contribute to records and documentation for students both internally and for external alternative provision.
• Communicate frequently with all external alternative provision providers with a focus on the attendance, safeguarding, behaviour and academic progress of students.
• Keep accurate records of all communication related to the activity of the behaviour inclusion unit.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview earlier for this post should a suitable candidate apply

Next steps

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the vision and values to fulfil this challenge, then please contact the HR department on GOSHR@gospeloakschool.co.uk or by calling us on 0121 556 1351.

A visit to the School and an informal chat with the Principal is welcomed and encouraged prior to making your application.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th November 2024 @ 10am