James Rennie School

California Road

Carlisle

CA3 0BU

Headteacher: Ms Kerry Dunbobbin  Regional Director: Mr Kris Williams

T: 01228 554280  E: adminoffice@jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk  W: www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk

Key Responsibilities:

Extended Schools Provision (Main Site)

• Plan, promote, and coordinate after-school and lunchtime clubs, ensuring inclusive access and pupil safety.
• Produce a termly extended schools programme, informed by pupil voice and quality assured by SLT.
• Ensure parental consent, risk assessments, and consideration of health care and positive handling plans.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and staffing rotas, ensuring appropriate cover and registers are maintained.
• Maintain accurate pupil attendance records and provide termly reports to SLT.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policy.
• Evaluate the impact of extended schools provision and contribute to strategic development planning.

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Act as a help alarm responder on the main site.
• Maintain strong safeguarding awareness and report concerns in line with school procedures.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and a safe environment during extended school activities.
• Support staff understanding of safeguarding considerations within extended provision and family engagement activities.

Pastoral Support

• Deliver one-to-one and small group pastoral support under the direction of senior pastoral staff.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to embed pastoral strategies across school life.
• Use ICT effectively for record keeping and communication.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of targeted pastoral interventions.

Grant Applications and Resource Management

• Research, identify, and apply for grants and funding opportunities to enhance pastoral and extended provision.
• Manage allocated budgets related to extended schools and PTFA activities.
• Liaise with the Finance Officer to monitor budgets in line with school finance policy.
• Prepare annual reports on activities, finances, and budget projections.
• Establish and review Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure value for money.
• Monitor the impact of externally funded projects and report outcomes to senior leaders and stakeholders.

PTFA and Parental Engagement

• Coordinate and support the Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA).
• Organise fundraising events and family learning activities.
• Act as Treasurer for the PTFA, completing financial administration and arranging annual audits.
• Maintain the PTFA website and JustGiving page.
• Build positive relationships with families and support those who find engagement challenging.
• Develop initiatives that increase parental engagement and strengthen home-school partnerships.

Teaching Assistant Performance Development

• Coordinate and lead Teaching Assistant Performance Development Discussions (PDDs) in line with school policy.
• Support Teaching Assistants in identifying professional development goals and training needs.
• Monitor progress against agreed objectives and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth.
• Maintain accurate records of performance development discussions and agreed actions.
• Contribute to workforce development planning by identifying common training and development priorities.
• Work with senior leaders to support the induction, mentoring and ongoing development of Teaching Assistants.

Moving and Handling Training Coordination

• Act as the school's designated Moving and Handling Trainer, where appropriately qualified.
• Deliver moving and handling training and refresher sessions to staff in line with statutory guidance and school procedures.
• Support staff in implementing safe moving and handling practices for pupils with additional needs.
• Maintain training records and monitor compliance across the school.
• Contribute to risk assessments and individual pupil plans relating to moving and handling requirements.
• Liaise with external professionals and therapists to ensure best practice is maintained.

Communication and Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact for families regarding extended provision and pastoral support.
• Liaise with senior leaders to align extended schools and pastoral work with school improvement priorities.
• Share best practice and contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues in areas of specialist responsibility.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation within areas of responsibility.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or additional needs.
• Experience leading or coordinating aspects of school provision or projects.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to lead, support and develop colleagues effectively.
• Knowledge of performance development processes and staff coaching principles.
• Understanding of moving and handling legislation and safe working practices, or willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Competence in ICT for administration, reporting and communication.

Professional Development

• Commitment to ongoing training in safeguarding, SEND, pastoral care, mental health, leadership and staff development.
• Maintain relevant qualifications and competence in moving and handling training.
• Participation in whole-school CPD and professional learning opportunities.
• Access to leadership and career development pathways within the school.
• Contribute to the development of others through coaching, mentoring and training activities.

 If you would like more information please email oliver.wilson@jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk or visit our vacancy section of our website (www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk)

James Rennie School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.