Internal Exclusion Unit Manager | The Discovery Academy | SCH-AIAT-0173

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible | Internal Exclusion Unit Manager| Actual Salary (£23,805 - £25,951) |Level 7 | 35 hours per week

The Discovery Academy The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven professional to manage the Internal Exclusion Unit (IEU) at the Academy. Administration of the IEU as well as the co-ordination of the delivery programme will form the bulk of the role.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work independently and alongside teaching staff, learning support staff, and senior leaders, to ensure the provision within the IEU is high quality and enables students to continue with their education within the exclusion setting. Students will be supported during their time in the IEU to ensure they continue to access the curriculum during their placement. The successful candidate must have confidence and be an effective communicator, to form successful relationships with staff and students. 

The IEU will provide a setting where re-tracking and reflection will take place. Students will attend the IEU as a temporary measure to prepare them for a successful return to mainstream classes. Interviews with students and bespoke programmes will ensure the provision is personalised and offers a positive learning experience whilst ensuring students are removed from lessons for a short period of time. 

The successful candidate must have a basic understanding of Microsoft office in order to compile statistical reports and to provide regular data analysis to be shared with senior leaders.

Our Purpose

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success". As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students. We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Why Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%/28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. 

Closing Date for this Post: Friday 18^th October at 9:00am

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 21^st October 2024