Job description
At Woodside we specialise in educating young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and know that by putting each individual at the centre of their learning journey, we are able to craft a unique and fulfilling experience for each student that will allow them to independently contribute to society, embrace lifelong learning and achieve without a ceiling.
We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy for a full-time School Operations Coordinator at our unique outdoor setting, Woodside Lodge.
We're looking for a passionate individual to work alongside the Headteacher and Heads of Base in ensuring stability in school operations, enabling all staff to commit to fulfilling their substantive duties in line with the Woodside Mission, Vision and Values, as well as any other strategic improvement plans or initiatives implemented by The Woodside Group.
The successful candidate will be working across our Leicestershire bases. Our bases are specifically crafted for small groups of students, in “homely” settings, that enable us to nurture our students and provide them with the best education experience once we’ve successfully engaged with them emotionally. Although this is not a student-facing role, we are looking for a practitioner who has an awareness of the needs of our vulnerable students and who can work with our teams to ensure we provide a safe and secure environment for all.
Essential Criteria:
1. A proven track record in working with children on the autism spectrum in a managerial position, or a genuine provable talent showing aptitude and potential for challenge in a managerial position.
2. Considerable experience in the fulfilment of logistical/operational tasks within a team, demonstrating exceptional communication and organisational skills.
3. A demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring that all staff and volunteers share this commitment.
4. Knowledge of multiple learning styles and the benefits of Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC).
5. Experience of, and commitment to, Health and Safety best practice.
Desirable:
1. Degree level qualification.
2. Qualifications linked to autism.
3. Established links and relationships with LA in the county of setting.
4. First Aid Trained.
5. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) trained with experience in this role.
6. Health and Safety trained with experience of carrying out management in this area.
7. Knowledge of GDPR regulations (2018) and demonstrable understanding of how this impacts in an educational setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate Health & Safety audits alongside H&S Team.
2. Complete all actions contained within H&S Action Plans in a timely manner, ensuring compliance at the earliest possible time.
3. Liaise with H&S Administrator for utilisation of premises staff and external contractors, dependent upon the work required.
4. Responding to Safeguarding concerns, in line with process or following instruction by the Headteacher/Heads of Base.
5. Utilising Safer Recruitment practices, shortlist candidates, conduct first stage interview and ensure any necessary paperwork is completed in line with process and policy.
6. Liaise with School SLT to collate emerging needs in order to prepare agendas and resources for staff meetings and INSET days, delivering where appropriate and necessary.
7. Ensuring the suitability and currency of risk assessments for the school sites.
8. Contribute to performance management process for staff, through interaction with matrices and feedback to staff and HoBs.
9. Assist with appeals for transport, working alongside and communicating with Headteacher, Heads of Base and Family Link Worker.
10. Establish and manage relationships with community partners for work experience opportunities, consistently working with Heads of Base and students in organising and facilitating these placements.
11. Form and maintain relationships with local further education providers, working alongside students and Heads of Base to organise taster days and visits, where necessary.
12. Monitor Daily Behaviour Sheets across the school, prompting staff when these are incomplete, whilst addressing any development needs as a result of findings.
13. Lead on trip arrangements, including liaising with venue and members of Woodside staff to organise suitable staffing ratios, transport arrangements and risk assessments.
14. Support, as necessary and as instructed by Headteacher/Heads of Base, with the transitions of students in and out of the school.
15. Facilitate, through liaising with Heads of Base and Transitions Lead, taster days for prospective students, offering feedback, as required, to Heads of Base/Headteacher.
16. Prepare EHCP Dissection template for completion by Heads of Base, by ensuring currency of EHCP, selecting pertinent information and handing over to Heads of Base, ensuring timely completion of this document.
17. Assist in the collation of information for reports, presenting this information, where necessary.
18. Attend and contribute to Parents’ Evenings, as instructed by Headteacher.
19. Create timetables and rotas for staff and students, ensuring adequate staff and curriculum coverage.
20. Prepare Quality Assurance materials, as instructed by Headteacher.
Hours:
* Monday - Friday 08:30 am -15:30 pm
* 190 contact days
* 5 inset days
* **To start January 2025**
Safeguarding:
Please ensure that you visit our website and read our Safer Recruitment policy before applying for the role.
Woodside is committed to Keeping Children Safe In Education. Part of this position requires you to work closely with vulnerable young people, reporting to Designated Safeguarding Leaders pertinent information about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. Full training will be provided.
Application Process:
All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including:
* Proof of address
* Two satisfactory references
* A completed application form
* Verification of your identity and right to work in the UK
* Confirmation of your teacher registration number (if applicable)
* A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
* Verification of all listed qualifications
* Proof of vehicular business insurance
* Proof of a valid driving licence
* Access to a personal, roadworthy vehicle
* Personal mobile phone, to use for business communication
* Completion of a pre-employment medical questionnaire
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
Work Location:
In person
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