Training and Education Coordinator - SEN/SENCo Lead

West Kent YMCA

Ref: 1400

Posted: 16/08/2019 Start Date: ASAP

Interview Date: ASAP

Pay: £30,000 - £35,000 Dependent on Experience

Close Date: 11/09/2019 at 12:00

Job Description

4 or 5 days per week, permanent post, Tonbridge - based

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, capable, Teacher with SEN experience (ideally as SENco) with a passion for empowering learners who have unrecognised potential. (Please do not apply for this role if you do not have SEN experience)

You will relish the challenge of leading a small, talented team of YMCA tutors & mentors.

In this vital role, you will deliver contracted education for SEND 16 plus learners and help secure new business from other schools / authorities for vulnerable or excluded learner’s age 14-25 who would flourish in our bespoke SEND/AC/AP curriculum. Our focuses on using construction & practical qualifications to engage, equip & empower learners with skills for life, work and learning – in line with DofE Preparing for Adulthood.

Salary iro £30,000 - £35,000 Depending on Experience [+ pension + health]

Purposes of Post

• Manage, direct and lead the Training & Education team (primarily construction-skills based Horizon Project).
• Manage and support staff, volunteers, external agencies, trainees, within agreed budgets and KPIs, to maximise impact, achievements and learner outcomes.
• Coordinate referrals and manage relationships with referrers. Manage required learners administration and relationship with learner next of kin/guardians.
• Strongly role model safeguarding, personal responsibility, teamwork, collaboration, reflective practice, equality, diversity, integrity, positive working relationships (internal & external), effective communication, empowerment, trust, respect, kindness and delegation.
• Be a pro-active member of the Senior Management Team and working-groups; including working to continuously improve standards & trauma-informed practice, maintain accreditation.
• In conjunction with lead tutor and internal / external verifiers ensure YMCA retains outstanding quality assurance for qualifications (current and new). Coordinate audits, inspections, visits, contract compliance, reports to funders / commissioners and funding bids / contract tenders.
• Lead on Ofsted preparation and readiness; and relationships with commissioners, DfE and ESFA.

Accountability

• Employed by YMCA West Kent.
• Accountable to the Head of Operations; and to the CEO for safeguarding matters.
• Ultimately accountable to SMT colleagues and Board Members

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter to: HR@WestKentYMCA.org.uk

 

Contact Information

Telephone: 01892 542209

Email: HR@WestKentYMCA.org.uk

Website: www.westkentymca.org.uk

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification - Adobe PDF, 329.1KB