Personalised Learning Centre Co-ordinator - Pastoral Support

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Kirkby is seeking a PLC Coordinator to lead the Personalised Learning Centre and deliver alternative courses and intervention strategies for specific student cohorts. This role requires proactive multi-agency collaboration, mentoring, and a focus on removing barriers to learning.

The position is full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 days) with a starting salary of £24,872 (Grade 6).

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment working with young people facing difficulties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and manage time well.
• Proficiency in standard ICT packages and ability to develop programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Identify student cohorts for the alternative curriculum and deliver relevant courses.
• Lead external liaison with services and develop SMART action plans to remove barriers to learning.
• Support pupils toward further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

ICT proficiency

Collaboration

Tools

ICT packages

Job description

Job Description

Role

PLC Coordinator

Academy

Outwood Academy Kirkby

Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary)

£24,872 (Grade 6)

Working Pattern

Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 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.

Welcome From The Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby.

Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year-on-year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art building.

Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Racheal Renshaw (HR Assistant) at [e-mail].

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-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

We encourage you to consider this as a rewarding and supportive role where you can truly make an impact.

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.