ASPIRE Centre Manager
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
ASPIRE Centre Manager
at Sir John Nelthorpe School
Main Scale / UPR + SEN TLR
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to achieve their full potential? Do you have the leadership skills to drive a specialist provision unit to excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
ASPIRE is a specialist provision unit within Sir John Nelthorpe School, dedicated to supporting secondary-aged pupils with ASD. We provide a tailored environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is to empower our pupils to succeed in all areas of their lives, fostering independence and resilience.
About the Role:
As the ASPIRE Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the provision to ensure high-quality education and support for pupils with ASD. You will work closely with pupils, families, and staff to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that enables all pupils to achieve their best outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the quality of Education: Learning, Teaching, Behaviour and Inclusion in ASPIRE
- Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Centre.
- Oversee the design and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Oversee the quality of education within the Centre
- Ensure that the centre is compliant with all SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) legislation and school policies.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
- Provide training, support, and guidance to staff within the centre.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and well-being of pupils, implementing interventions where needed.
- Promote inclusion across the school and act as a champion for pupils with ASD.
About you:
- The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and experienced teacher (or have QTS) with a strong understanding of efficient and effective ASD and SEND practices.
You will have:
- Proven experience working with pupils with ASD in a secondary school or specialist provision.
- A strong track record of leadership and team management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation and frameworks, including EHCPs and IEPs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., SENCO, teaching qualifications, or specialist ASD training) are desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a committed and supportive team.
- Work in a well-resourced and purpose-built specialist provision.
- Access high-quality professional development opportunities tailored to your role and ongoing development.
- Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
- Join us in our ongoing journey and commitment to making ASPIRE a beacon of excellence for young people with ASD—apply today!
Further information regarding the ASPIRE Centre can be found in the application pack.
If you have the range of skills and experience required for this post we look forward to receiving your application by post or by email to admin@nelthorpe.org.uk by 9:00am on Monday 10th February 2024.
Sir John Nelthorpe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references.
Please contact the school via email admin@nelthorpe.org.uk or phone 01652 656551 to arrange to meet with Mr S Howe, Deputy Headteacher to visit the facility or to discuss the post in more detail
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
The Council
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.
The Benefits
Documents
Alternatively, please sign in with...
Published
Not PublishedClosing
in X days