Posts are: Full Time 37hrs week TTO 39 + 1 week

(Actual salary to be pro rata in line with working weeks)

Application Form

PLC Manager Job Description

We are seeking applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.
Kirk Balk Academy is an 11-16 school located in Barnsley. The academy is part of Northern Education Trust.

You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our vision of being 'Outcomes Focussed, Child Centred'.

We wish to appoint a PLC Manager to join our existing Inclusion team. Working as part of the personalised learning support team, you will promote the learning and welfare of vulnerable students. You will manage the PLC and provide appropriate and personalised timetables for individual students and groups.

Working closely with the Vice Principal Deep Support, Associate Assistant Principal, Bridge Manager and Learning Managers, you will liaise with external agencies to find appropriate pathways to ensure the vulnerable students are provided with the best possible education. You will identify cohorts of students for alternative Curriculum by liaising with the relevant Learning Managers. You will also deliver alternative courses to cohorts of students to provide them with relevant qualifications.

Kirk Balk Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS Check.

If you require any further information, please e-mail [email protected] (Business Manager) or call the academy on 01226 742286

Northern Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Please note, we reserve the right to interview before the closing date should suitable candidates apply.

Closing date: 9am: Friday 22nd February
Interview Date: (Week commencing 26th February

PLC Manager

			Assessed by:
No	Categories	Essential / Desirable	App Form	Interview / Task
QUALIFICATIONS
1.	5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths	E	Y
2.	Willingness to obtain and / or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post	E	Y
EXPERIENCE
3.	Experience of working in a Academy environment with young people with specific difficulties and vulnerabilities.	E	Y
4.	Experience and knowledge of issues affecting students and young people and how to offer supportive assistance	E	Y	Y
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
5.	Excellent communication and listening skills	E	Y	Y
6.	Ability to support students with their work and to develop programmes of work that will develop self esteem and confidence	E	Y	Y
7.	Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality	E		Y
8.	Working knowledge of standard computer packages (word processing, email and spreadsheets)	E	Y	Y
9.	Good time management and organisation skills	E	Y	Y
10.	Ability to work with students and have a real interest in the issues faced by this age group	E	Y	Y
PERSONAL QUALITIES
11.	A strong commitment to the Trust values and ethos.	E	Y	Y
12.	Commitment to support the Trust’s agenda for safeguarding and equality and diversity.	E	Y	Y
13.	A flexible approach and a strong work ethic.	E	Y	Y
14.	A commitment to working as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy	E	Y	Y

NET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.