Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 1 year maternity cover
Vacancy Ref: YCSW111
Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Team Leader in Alternative Education, Part Time Team for a fixed term of one year to cover maternity leave. This role will co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Inclusive Learning Programme, ensuring high-quality support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Manage and supervise Key Workers, ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols and ensuring the team’s delivery of KPI’s relevant to their cohort of students.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of the course.
* Work with Key Workers to develop and implement assessments and personalised action plans for students.
* Lead and support the delivery of predominately one-to-one activities as well as collaborate with the Curriculum Team to ensure a wide and suitable offer including vocational training, work experience, PHSE education, and enrichment programmes.
* Responsibility for ensuring Key Workers have explored students next steps, such as further education, training, or employment opportunities.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following safeguarding procedures and making referrals when necessary. Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
* Lead and motivate the team, fostering a culture of open communication through regular team meetings, one-on-one check-ins.
* Approve petty cash and travel requests, monitor the programme budget, and maintain accurate financial records in line with organisational policies.
* Ensure that accurate records are maintained, including attendance, student progress and achievement.
* Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
* Oversee the timetables for students, ensuring that they are structured effectively to meet educational and personal development goals.
* Take responsibility for monitoring and improving attendance of the students within the cohort.
Qualifications and Experience:
* English and Maths at Grade 4 (previously C grade) or functional skills Level 2
* Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance Qualification
OR
* Level 3 Youth Work qualification as recognised by the JNC Report for Youth and Community Workers
OR
* Recognised Teaching qualification or Certificate of Education,
OR
* Educated to Level 3 in a related discipline with relevant experience of supporting young people with young people with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs.
Safeguarding training and experience in addressing safeguarding concerns in line with agreed procedures and protocol.
YCSW has an excellent employee offer which includes:
* Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year plus BH with flexible working.
* Sickness allowance
* Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
* Eye tests
* People’s Pension
* Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship.
Application Details:
Applications should be made using a YCSW application form. To apply please complete our application form, which can be downloaded from our website on our vacancies page:
CVs will not be considered.
All completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
If you would like further information, please contact Chloe Nicholls -Sames 07530263493 or Sam Plummer 07980998670 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.