Jobs at Releasing Potential

 

Have you successfully supported or taught children and young people? Would you appreciate a change from working in mainstream settings? Would you like to convert your skills and experience with young people into an accredited teaching qualification?

Releasing Potential’s independent special school, for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, was established in 2017 and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas at its first full inspection in 2018.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to help vulnerable students progress in education. In return, we offer an outstanding package of training, pay and holidays, the opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team, and the prospect of positively impacting the life chances of marginalised young people.

The role

Our provision consists of two elements: the Engage project provides a mixed full time education provision for secondary aged pupils with Education Health and Care Plans in place, who are in need of small scale provision. Engage has been running successfully in Havant since 2011, and in Chichester since 2014. We also run a Mentoring programme for pupils who struggle to cope, even in a small group.

We are looking for energetic individuals to assist with Engage groups and/or to deliver mentoring provision on a one to one basis. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of an experienced Team Leader; you will liaise with home, and build strong positive relationships with each student. Students attend Releasing Potential Engage five days a week and study a range of subjects. Our core curriculum consists of: Maths, English, Outdoor Education, PSD and Food Studies.

Your role would be, in the case of Engage, to assist in the delivery of the curriculum and to help manage the behaviour of the young people. In the case of mentoring, your role would be to deliver the curriculum and manage behaviour one to one. Many of the young people display some challenging behaviour, so patience and a sense of humour are essential requirements, as is the ability to work flexibly in a fast moving professional environment. While experience of teaching and a first degree is desirable, it is not essential; more important is the ability to engage young people.

The offer

• The salary range for Engage Assistant or Mentor is £19,333.00 to £22,204.00 a year FTE.
• Annual leave allowance is up to 11 weeks FTE.
• A full package of free training is available, including Level 3 in the Management of Challenging Behaviour*, First Aid*, Safeguarding*, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, MiDAS (minbus driver training)*, National Water Safety Management Programme, Countryside Leaders Award, and a range of National Governing Body qualifications.

* Denotes compulsory training

In both Engage and Mentoring, the people we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Ability to deliver core subjects up to Level 1
• Compassion for young people who face barriers to inclusion
• Ability to stay calm in confrontational situations
• Confidence to work with groups of young people and one to one
• Enthusiasm, energy and a good sense of fun
• A full driving license is essential.

Job Type: Full time & part time (term time only will also be considered)

This is an ongoing opportunity – there is no closing date but please do express your interest as soon as possible to ensure we can accommodate you!

For more information on Releasing Potential check out our website: www.releasingpotential.com 

To apply please contact Catherine Brennan via catherine@releasingpotential.com

Download the Job Description here

 

 

Have you successfully supported or taught children and young people? Would you appreciate a change from working in mainstream settings? 

Releasing Potential’s independent special school, for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, was established in 2017 and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas at its first full inspection in 2018.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to help vulnerable students progress in education. In return, we offer an outstanding package of training, pay and holidays, the opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team, and the prospect of positively impacting the life chances of marginalised young people.

The role

Our provision consists of two elements: the Engage project provides a mixed full time education provision for secondary aged pupils with Education Health and Care Plans in place, who are in need of small scale provision. Engage has been running successfully in Havant since 2011, and in Chichester since 2014. We also run a Mentoring programme for pupils who struggle to cope, even in a small group.

We are looking for an energetic individual with a background in teaching functional skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver English & Maths Functional Skills to Engage groups and/or to deliver English & Maths Functional Skills sessions on a one to one basis; they will have appropriate qualifications in English & Maths and experience of teaching in secondary or further education.

The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of an experienced Team Leader and will be responsible for ensuring Functional Skills is delivered in line with existing schemes of work as well as developing new resources and curricula.

Many of the young people display some challenging behaviour, so patience and a sense of humour are essential requirements, as is the ability to work flexibly in a fast moving professional environment.

The offer

• The salary range for Functional Skills Subject Tutor is £22,467 – £26,192 a year FTE.
• Annual leave allowance is 32 days plus 8 bank holidays FTE.
• A full package of free training is available, including Level 3 in the Management of Challenging Behaviour*, First Aid*, Safeguarding*, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, MiDAS (minbus driver training)* and a range of National Governing Body qualifications.

* Denotes compulsory training

In both Engage and Mentoring, the person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Ability to deliver a Functional Skills curriculum up to Level 2
• An appropriate qualification in Functional Skills and/or English and Maths
• Compassion for young people who face barriers to inclusion
• Ability to stay calm in confrontational situations
• Confidence to work with groups of young people and one to one
• Enthusiasm, energy and a good sense of fun
• A full driving licence is essential
• A PGCE or other teaching qualification (including NQT status) is desirable.

Job Type: Full or part time (term time only will be considered)

Closing date: 29th May 2020

Salary: £22,467.00 to £26,192.00 /year

For more information on Releasing Potential check out our website: www.releasingpotential.com 

To apply please contact Catherine Brennan via catherine@releasingpotential.com

Download the Job Description here