Job Title: Director of Individual Development
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Information: Grade 10 £34,834 - £36,648 (pro rata)
Overview of School
A specialist school for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing education for up to 84 children and young people with EHC plans on a non-residential basis.
Overview of Role
The Director of Individual Development will lead initiatives that foster personal growth, broaden horizons, and reduce the risk of criminal exploitation for vulnerable learners at Woodlands School. The role will focus on delivering programs aligned with the Trust’s values of creativity, empathy, equity/equality, integrity, and excellence, while promoting global citizenship and ensuring holistic development with a strong emphasis on Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development and character-building.
Responsibilities
1. Individual Development Strategy: Lead the development and delivery of programs that support personal growth, including SMSC development, risk reduction, and character education.
2. Create opportunities for learners to broaden their horizons through enrichment activities, cultural experiences, and community engagement.
3. Implement initiatives that help learners at risk of criminal exploitation or social exclusion, offering targeted support and interventions.
4. Supporting Vulnerable Learners: Work closely with the Senior Lead for Learner Welfare, other Directors, and support staff to identify learners at risk and provide tailored interventions.
5. Develop partnerships with external organisations to provide learners with positive role models and alternative pathways for personal growth.
6. Establish a mentoring programme to support learners through a peer-to-peer model and volunteer programme.
7. Bespoke and Personalised Individual Development Interventions: Lead targeted interventions aimed at developing learners’ SMSC understanding and reducing vulnerability to criminal exploitation.
8. Work with pastoral and academic staff to design and implement personalised curricula for learners with specific personal development needs.
9. Supervise and collaborate with colleagues to deliver interventions and personalised learning plans.
Requirements
1. Qualifications and Training: Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, psychology, or education) and professional qualifications related to SMSC, safeguarding, or character education.
2. Experience: Working with vulnerable learners, delivering SMSC and character education programs, and leading programs that support personal development.
3. Knowledge: Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to analyse data for program improvement, and experience in managing small group sessions for personal growth.
As members of the REC and Umbrella body to the DBS, Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, and all applicants will be subject to employment checks and must have a valid Enhanced DBS certificate.
Important Notice: To apply for this position, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply is unable to offer or facilitate work permits for any vacancy.
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