Overview
Kingsland School Secondary Outreach Service
Secondary Outreach Senior Officer
Ref: 001256
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 (full time full year equivalent)
Actual Salary: £29,450 - £32,688 per annum (Grade 6)
Work Pattern: Term time plus 5 days
Hours: 36.66
Based: Across Sites
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 4th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Interview Date: w/c Monday 9th February 2026
Applications to be returned to: Kelly Moore, School Business Support (email k.moore@kingslandschool.org) Kingsland School, Broadbent Road, Whitecroft Street, Watersheddings, Oldham, OL1 4HX
Contact for Recruitment Queries: 0161 770 7120
Kingsland School are excited to offer this vacancy which supports the expansion of our Secondary Outreach Service which aims to reduce permanent exclusions across the Borough of Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Outreach Officer who is looking for a new challenge and has a flexible approach to work with a team of committed professionals both in and out of Kingsland School.
Purpose of the Post:
The purpose of the post is to work within the context of a team of professionals who will provide outreach support from Kingsland School to identify participating mainstream secondary schools. The post holders will help raise the standards of behaviour and learning for identified pupils. They will also support schools through training, developing and implementation of systems to support behaviour management in a staged process, resulting in the overall reduction in permanent exclusions across the authority. The key responsibilities are to take an active role in supporting mainstream schools with the assessment of the most challenging and at-risk pupils, especially those deemed to be at risk of permanent exclusion. The job purpose is to support the service Manager to deliver an effective co-ordinated response for the pupils who are deemed vulnerable and/or have complex needs.
Requirements of the Post:
We are looking for someone who will relish a challenge and genuinely wants to contribute to the lives of young people. This role involves assessment, providing advice and strategies to build the capacity of secondary mainstream schools to manage and support those pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. This is implemented through a staged programme and strategic approaches.
Main Duties:
* Assess the needs of the pupils using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support learning and behaviour both inside and outside of the classroom.
* Establish productive working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
* Establish constructive relationships and communicating with other agencies / professionals to support the achievements and progress for pupils.
* To present accurate written reports when appropriate and assist in the training and development of staff.
* Supervise teaching assistants and hold regular team meetings with staff promoting new developments.
* To identify, assess and support schools and academies on strategies to promote positive behaviour.
* Undertake observations and provide accurate feedback with follow up implementation and monitoring.
* To prepare for, attend and actively contribute to a wide range of meetings.
* The successful candidate will work with a committed and supportive staff team.
Kingsland school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application forms should be returned direct to the school by email to k.moore@kingslandschool.org
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