Progress Leader - Young Carer

The FitzWimarc School; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

The FitzWimarc School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to support Young Carer students under the Deputy Head (Pupil Premium). You will help remove barriers to learning, plan and monitor targeted interventions, and support before school study sessions.

You will collaborate with Heads of Year and other staff, mentor students, analyse progress data, and coordinate with external agencies to boost attainment and life chances.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with competing priorities.
• Strong literacy and numeracy at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communicator, organised, and a supportive team player.
• Can meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to identify and deliver the right support for Young Carer students.
• Plan, monitor and review individual intervention programmes.
• Support before school study sessions.
• Work with Heads of Year and other staff to identify students needing additional help.
• Mentor students to understand barriers to learning and find solutions.
• Analyse progress data and report on the impact of interventions.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and staff.
• Help students develop independence, meet deadlines and stay on track to achieve their goals.
• Work with external agencies to coordinate support.

Skills

Experience with young people

Ability to work under pressure

Strong literacy and numeracy (Level 2)

Strong communication

Organised and team player

Meet deadlines and adapt to change

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work with our Deputy Head (Pupil Premium) to remove barriers to learning and provide targeted support that helps Young Carer students achieve their potential. This position provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to make a real difference to student achievements and life chances.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to identify and deliver the right support for Young Carer students
• Plan, monitor and review individual intervention programmes
• Support before school study sessions
• Work with Heads of Year and other staff to identify students needing additional help
• Mentor students to understand barriers to learning and find solutions
• Analyse progress data and report on the impact of interventions
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and staff
• Help students develop independence, meet deadlines and stay on track to achieve their goals
• Work with external agencies to coordinate support

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people
• Can work effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communicator, organised, and a supportive team player
• Can meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme