Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/06/2021 12:00
Salary:
N5: £22,627 - £24,491 per annum.
Hours per week:
37 hours per week.
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Studio West, West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2SZ
Further Information
This school has Academy status and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.
Studio West
West Denton Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2SZ.
37 hours per week, all year round
Required for September 2021
Fixed term initially for 1 year.
Studio West is an exciting studio school, which opened in September 2014. As part of Kenton School’s Academy Trust, Studio West cater for around 400 students aged between 11 and 19 with student numbers increasing year on year. We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers students an innovative and bespoke curriculum with an emphasis on employability and life skills. We have close working relationships with our business partners and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West, does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking applications for the above role working with individuals and groups of students to develop individual learning plans and ensure that students curriculum and work related learning needs are met.
The Personal Coach is a challenging and varied role that places pastoral care at the heart of students’ learning. Our Personal Coaches act as a key link point between all aspects of the curriculum, working with students and Learning Coaches to ensure that the curriculum is holistic, personalised and fully compliant will all relevant National Curriculum requirements.
They play a central part in shaping core projects to meet students’ needs and goals, working with students and Learning Coaches to adapt the project and ensure that the students have the support that they require and will support students through the work placements, providing them with personalised support, training and tracking on a frequent and regular basis. And they also actively guide and advise students on the progression routes available to them.
We are seeking applications from candidates with significant experience working with children and young people in learning environment, with the ability to manage and motivate students to ensure positive learning outcomes. Candidates must possess an understanding of the barriers to learning for children and young people and a working knowledge of strategies to overcome them combined with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective, professional relationships with all stakeholders.
If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer fantastic developmental possibilities due to working as part of Kenton Schools Academy Trust, and our forward thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our students.
How to Apply
Please complete the online form via www.tes.com/jobs/ selecting ‘Quick Apply’ or download an application form from our website www.studiowestnewcastle.com and return it to human.resources@kenton.newcastle.sch.uk/
Closing date: 12.00 Noon on 11 June 2021.
Kenton Schools Academy 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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.