Job Description

About us

This is an exceptional time to join a young but growing and ambitious trust, whose aim is to transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable pupils in the region. As a trust we are not only growing in terms of the number of schools, students, staff and parents but also in the depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and expertise we have across our schools.

Our Core Values are

We are

Child centred

Adaptive and sensitive to need

Authentic in our relationships

Our Vision

... is to support all learners, raising their aspirations through high quality engaging education which empowers and liberates their futures.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated professional who will lead and develop our outdoor education provision, working collaboratively as part of the whole school team to ensure pupils receive the highest quality support, challenge, and enrichment through engaging, nature-based learning experiences.

This role will primarily be based in Cheshire East / Macclesfield. We believe that The Fermain Academy and Skills Centre can reengage those students (age 12 - 16) who have become disconnected with not only mainstream education but with their own dreams and aspirations. We want to help students to recognise their achievements, and by delivering a personalised curriculum that will allow them to sit a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent). We will prepare them for a world where they can truly realise their full potential. Designed to encourage all students to be respectful of, and generate their own alternative viewpoints and ideas, we'll deliver a complete academic, social and emotional learning experience by placing students in smaller working groups led by adult role models that our students trust

Senior Learning Mentor - Outdoor Education

Key Priorities;

Support the vision and direction of the Academy

Provide an engaging specialist curriculum within the Academy Deliver and maintain effective learning and teaching throughout school Deploy resources efficiently and effectively to meet specific objectives in line with your specialist area strategic plans. Ensure effective pastoral care and behaviour support throughout the school
Teaching and Learning;

As a specialist Senior Learning Mentor of Fermain Academy, you will help secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the Academy, monitor and evaluate the progress made in your specialist area and present students' achievement, effectively using benchmarks to track set targets for improvements. He/she will:

Deliver high quality teaching of your specialist area within the school and other subjects throughout the school as and when required

Support and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour and discipline which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement

Help organise the / your curriculum and its assessment; work with the SLT to monitor and evaluate it in order to identify areas for improvement

Ensure that the curriculum and assessments meet National Curriculum requirements

Ensure that improvements in literacy, numeracy are priority targets for all students across school.

Deliver and support the PSHRE programmes across the school

Work alongside staff members to plan and deliver Enrichment and reward activities

Partnership Working;

Seek opportunities to invite parents and carers, into Fermain Academy to enrich student experience and to promote Fermain Academy's value to the wider community

Collaborate with staff, to actively promote the British values, academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of students and their families

Health and Safety / Child Protection;

To help ensure that health and safety standards meet statutory requirements, monitoring health and safety matters within the school, particularly ensuring that all members of the staff take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others

To help ensure that Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and Department of Health assessments of Children in Need are rigorously complied with, and that the welfare and health and safety of students are of prime consideration

To promote the safety and well-being of students and staff

To ensure good order and discipline of students and staff

Extra CPD Opportunities

Engage with CPD opportunities in order to effectively fulfil your role and achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

Benefits

Looking After our Team

At the YES Trust, we believe our aims and vision for our students and their carers are best achieved through supported and valued team members. We offer the following benefits to all trust employees from their first day with us:

Access and support with training and CPD including further professional qualifications. Specialist training where required Cycle to work scheme Flexible and supportive approach to work Free lunch at school Free parking Nursery benefits Education Mutual - access to free face to face counselling, physiotherapy, nurse help-line, prescription service whenever you need it Perkbox membership, Including:
- A huge range of discounts, free gifts, perks including shopping, eating out, holidays

- The wellness Hub - access to a variety of practical and useful resources

- Medical - on-line GP appointments, prescriptions and advice at a time convenient to you??

Desired Criteria

Qualifications/Education Any other outdoor national governing body awards (e.g. climbing. Mountain biking) Duke of Edinburgh expedition leader qualification
Recognised behaviour / curriculum / SEMH qualification

Educating Experience

Demonstration of high expectations

Success in educational settings

Work with disconnected students

Able to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students

Understanding the commitment to the schools wider focus on student attainment

Experience of leading Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Professional/Personal Skills

Evidence of coaching and/or mentoring

Able to effectively resolve personnel issues

Training and understanding of child protection

Training and experience working with students with a variety of mental health needs

Curriculum & Personal Management

Experience of supporting staff

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and experience of current good practice and development in special education provision.

Knowledge of successful practice in teaching hard to reach students.

Knowledge of how to promote independence for young people with complex needs.

Behaviour Management training

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Education

Outdoor First Aid Certificate

Hill and Moorland Leader Award or above

Evidence of further professional development

Education Experience

Proven ability to:

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge

Promote good progress and outcomes

Demonstrate subject and curriculum knowledge

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Communicate and work effectively

Ability to motivate and inspire

Experience delivering outdoor activities or training

A passion for delivering outdoor adventures and education

Professional/Personal Skills

Proven ability to:

Generate enthusiasm for new ideas

Inspire others with confidence

Communicate effectively to groups and individuals, orally and in writing

Resolve conflict through active listening and negotiation

Demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to listen to others

Good organisational skills

Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers in a positive and clear manner

Remain calm when working under pressure

Ability to show patience and empathy

Curriculum & Personal Management

Evidence of successful experience in managing change

Ability to analyse situations, prioritise and help to implement realistic solutions

Ability to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school.

Commitment to the school's wider community.

Flexible approach to working hours and able to work away if required.

Ability to inspire all in a love of learning for your subject.

Knowledge and Understanding

Demonstrate a good level and understanding of ICT

Knowledge of how to deal with safeguarding issues in school.

Behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals

Know how to develop effective rapport with students, this being based on high expectations and establish a purposeful learning environment

Shaping the Future/Philosophy

Expectation of high achievement of all students

Evidence and understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity

Respect for students' individual difference

Commitment to parental partnership in education and developing links between school, home and the community

Developing Self and Working with Others

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to one's own continuing professional development

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to make and take decisions and set priorities

Able to gain and maintain the confidence and respect of colleagues, students, parents and multi professionals.

Commitment

Have energy and perseverance.

Be confident and enthusiastic.

Be reliable and have integrity

Other Requirements

Positive recommendation from present employee

Satisfactory attendance record

The successful candidate would be expected to maintain a well-organised, creative, safe and friendly environment for living and learning and hence enhance the ethos of the school. Candidates are asked to address as many of the person specifications as possible in their application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,730.00-32,999.00 per year

Work Location: In person