Personalised Learning Centre Co-ordinator - Pastoral Support

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure pay & pension

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust's Outwood Academy Adwick is seeking a PLC Coordinator to lead the Personalised Learning Centre, delivering alternative courses and intervention strategies for vulnerable students, and to collaborate with SLT to timetables.

You will identify cohorts, build SMART action plans, provide mentoring, and engage external services; this role offers professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment with young people facing difficulties.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and manage time effectively.
• Ability to develop programmes to build self-esteem and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Identify student cohorts for the alternative curriculum and deliver relevant courses.
• Liaise with external services (Social and Youth Services, Education Welfare Service, Probation Service).
• Develop time-bound action plans with SMART targets to remove barriers to learning.
• Support pupils toward further education, apprenticeships or employment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

ICT proficiency

Mentoring

Tools

Standard ICT packages

Job description

Working Pattern: 37 hours Monday - Thursday 7.5hrs - Friday 7 hrs Term time Plus 5 days

Are you dedicated to transforming the educational outcomes for vulnerable students through bespoke support pathways? Join us as a PLC Coordinator, where you will lead the management of the Personalised Learning Centre (PLC) and strategically identify and deliver alternative courses and intervention strategies relevant to specific student cohorts. This role requires a proactive approach to multi‑agency collaboration, a passion for mentoring, and a focus on removing barriers to learning.

Job Description

Role: PLC Coordinator

Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £25,091 - £26,031

Working Pattern: 37 hours Monday - Thursday 7.5hrs - Friday 7 hrs Term time Plus 5 days

Working as part of the personalised learning support team, you will promote the learning and welfare of vulnerable students with a view to achieving full integration back into mainstream school. This is a challenging but rewarding role for the right candidate.

You will work closely with SLT and the Academy Inclusion Team to manage the PLC and provide appropriate and personalised timetables for individual students and groups. You will also deliver alternative courses to cohorts of students to provide them with relevant qualifications.

This role may appeal to Higher Level Teaching Assistants or KS1,2 or 3 aspiring teachers.

As part of a growing multi‑academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.

Welcome From The Principal

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep‑rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Responsibilities

You will identify student cohorts for the alternative curriculum and deliver relevant courses to provide them with necessary qualifications. A core component of the role is extensive external liaison, acting as the single point of contact for accessing specialist support services such as the Social and Youth Services, the Education Welfare Service, and the Probation Service. You will develop and implement time‑bound action plans with SMART targets to remove barriers to learning, establish and maintain supportive mentoring relationships, and undertake necessary student testing (e.g., Lucid).

The role involves supporting and encouraging pupils toward further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Qualifications

Essential requirements include experience of working in a school environment with young people who have faced specific difficulties and vulnerabilities. Candidates must demonstrate experience and knowledge of issues affecting students and young people, enabling them to offer supportive assistance.

Key skills include the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, excellent time management and organisation skills, and proficiency in using standard ICT packages. Crucially, the post holder must be able to develop programmes of work that will develop self‑esteem and confidence.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work‑life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff. (Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rated basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.