Job Description

Outwood Freeston Academy


School Personalised Learning Centre Coordinator (PLC)


35.5 hours per week, plus 5 additional days, Term Time only


Salary: Grade 6, SCP 12-14


Actual salary: 23,123 - 23,885





We are delighted to be advertising for the position of Personalised Learning Centre Coordinator to join our dynamic and inspirational Inclusion/Pastoral team, at our school in the heart of Yorkshire. This permanent role is perfect for an experienced school professional looking to advance their career and make a real difference.


You'll be instrumental in supporting our incredible students, fostering a culture of success, and helping them develop a positive attitude toward learning. This crucial role focuses on:

Creating individualised learning plans

to help students overcome barriers and transition back into the classroom.

Driving student progress

in attainment, social, and emotional development, ultimately increasing their life chances.

Managing and analysing data

to track student progress and inform support strategies.

Coordinating positive behaviour management

and praise initiatives.
We are looking for an organised, proactive individual with excellent communication and administrative skills. You'll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, collaborating with Senior Leadership and teaching staff.


Within this role you will support the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and inclusion team in managing the personalised learning of our students via the Academies Policies and Procedures. You will be required to log, track and analyse the data to provide reports from our on-line system, experience of these tasks will be a benefit. You will also c oordinate positive behaviour management and praise, the reflection room and effectively support our students who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to develop their potential.


We believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such, we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.


The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression.

You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.

If you are interested or have any further questions regarding this role, we invite you to contact us at Outwood Academy Freeston, by emailing Lisa Habgood via l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com





Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 th June 2025


Interviews will be held 26 th June 2025

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Lisa Allott

We are an 11-16 academy, based in Normanton, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.


We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, giving young people the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to succeed in life.


We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.


We have won numerous awards as a school and being an IQM Centre of Excellence highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.


Our first OFSTED judgement was Requires Improvement, with good for Leadership and Management and Curriculum and we strive on our journey towards becoming Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.


All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family.



Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:



Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:



A comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates Flexible family friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:



Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues Legal guidance Financial guidance and debt counselling Child and dependent care support and advice Support for managers We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:
Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing Access to various discount sites Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.



We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.



For more information on Outwood and a message from our CEO please click here



Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.



Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.



We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children's life chances within very quick timescales.



We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.



We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.