Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·         To identify, along with colleagues, students at risk of needing alternative provision.

·         To work with identified students and their families to try to prevent the need for Alternative Provision or Pathways.

·         Support the Inclusion and Engagement manager to create and lead a bespoke curriculum for identified students who will requiring placements in Alternative Provision.

·         To work as a mentor to engage and influence young people with a view to the development of skills that equip them to better manage their behaviour and work constructively with others through effective communication.

·         To liaise with appropriate colleagues, keeping all up to date with progress and any issues.

·         To prepare and support students to return to mainstream curriculum either in a full or part-time capacity or to prepare them for the next stage of their education/training.

·         To assist in the inclusion of young people into the academy population who are regarded as challenging learners and whose behaviour manifests itself in lesson disruption.

·         To work alongside and oversee any external provision or courses that are delivered within Alternative Provision. Liaising with and feeding back to the provider where necessary.

·         Develop and maintain effective and supportive mentoring relationships with children and young people and those engaged with them.

·         To provide and analyse data relating to students accessing AP.

·         Maintain regular contact with families/carers of the identified pupils, keeping them informed of the child’s needs and progress, and securing positive family support and involvement

·         To support in the production of reports to SLT and other stakeholders regarding this role.

·         Promote and develop students' social and emotional resilience by modelling positive relationships, supporting emotional regulation and implementing strategies that build confidence, self-esteem and the ability to manage challenging situations constructively.

·         Tailor curriculum and provision to meet individual student needs by adapting resources and activities that enable all pupils to access learning and make progress.

General

·         The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the academy commitment to a high quality of service and will promote and embody the academy ethos.

·         Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate.

·         Take part in Performance Management

·         Adhere to work practices and policies including those relating to Equal Opportunities.

·         Any other duties requested by the Headteacher.