Licensed Organisation Manager

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company is seeking a Duke of Edinburgh Licensed Organisation Manager in Coventry to oversee Bronze and Silver DofE programmes. You will lead expeditions, manage volunteers and assessors, and monitor student progress using e-DofE to develop leadership and community engagement.

The role works with school staff and includes risk assessment support from the Educational Visits Coordinator.

Job description

The Duke of Edinburgh Licensed Organisation Manager is directly accountable to the Headteacher. They are responsible for overseeing and delivering a high quality DofE programme at Bronze and Silver levels. The manager will be expected to lead/ support expeditions, manage volunteers and assessors and to use e-DofE to monitor students' progress. This ensures that students are able to develop leadership skills and empathy through volunteering, community work, etc. The scheme seeks to increase students' employability, self-confidence and understanding of communities beyond our community.

The Licensed Organisation Manager will work independently but will also contribute to the work of the wider team of school staff as well. Risk assessment support is available from the Educational Visits Coordinator. The Manager will take a key role in managing volunteers to assist with the current scheme. There will be opportunities to gain additional outdoors expedition qualifications.

This role would suit somebody who enjoys teaching and working with students outside of the school environment.

This role is fixed term for two years and is open to both teachers and support staff. We are pleased to be able to offer an allowance of £1,500 pa for a member of staff to take on the role.