Since 2002, we have been "reaching out and changing lives". Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, expanding into areas of need.
Blue Mountain Education prides itself on being able to provide an innovative framework of Pi-Education.
Pi-Education represents creating a well-rounded educational journey with the young person at the centre. Pi-Education is built around hobbies, interests and likes. This provides the opportunity to link project-based learning to relevant qualification aims for the individual whilst mapping to the National Curriculum.
Post: Learning Co-ordinator
Establishment: Blue Mountain Education
Responsible to: The Heads of Education
Liaison with: Teaching Staff
Professional staff involved in the education and care of students.
You will be required to support young people with their education, at various homes throughout the company.
Purpose of the Post: To carry out duties and responsibilities of the agreed framework and the Education Act 2002, with particular regard to the regulations made under Section 133 and the statutory responsibilities of the Proprietor of the school.
To work under the guidance of senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Duties and responsibilities:
The primary function of this role is to facilitate learning for student’s resident within Blue Mountain Homes.
Working to:
1. Plan and deliver learning activities, being aware of learning styles. Adjust activities according to pupil responses/needs.
2. Plan work in accordance with ‘Pi – Education’ ethos to include Schemes of Work relevant to the individual young person. To include qualification aims which links to the National Curriculum.
3. Take account of students’ prior levels of attainment and starting points and use them to plan challenging lessons and set future targets.
4. Set work when required for absent students.
5. Address underachievement through contributing to Pi-education strategy as well as developing and implementing curriculum area strategies and approaches.
6. Work closely with senior staff to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, maintain order, including the implementation of the educational behaviour policy. Maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
7. Report on the behaviours of pupils during lessons and any issues arising.
8. Establish and promote productive relationships with young people, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
9. Promote the inclusion for all young people.
10.Liaise closely with relevant agencies regarding young people.
11.Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other relevant professionals, in liaison with senior staff to support young people in their educational journey.
12.Respond knowledgeably to any questions from young people about process and procedures.
13.Observe and report on the young person’s performance. Update relevant records.
14.Provide feedback to young people on their progress and achievement in line with educational policy. Evaluate learning and provide feedback to senior staff as needed.
15.Ensure the health, safety and welfare of young people is always maintained.
16.Promote the social and emotional development of young people.
17.Promote self-esteem and independence amongst the young people.
18.Appreciate and support the role of other people within the team.
19.Deal with any immediate issues or emergencies in accordance with the educational policies and procedures.
20.Support the use of ICT in the classroom.
21.Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs, Behaviour Plans, Personal Care Programmes, Curriculum Planning and Assessment.
22.Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor accidents, and report serious incidents to the appropriate person for action.
23.Assist with the display of the young people’s work around the educational setting.
24. Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist the young people in their use.
25.Accompany staff and young people on educational visits.
26.Assist with the supervision of young people out of directed lesson time, including before and after education and at lunchtime, within working hours.
27.Contribute to the overall Pi – Education ethos, aims and work of the educational setting, creating a caring and stimulating environment for young people.
28.Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of the Education policies and procedures.
29.Participate in appropriate education-based meetings and training activities.
30.Undertake any administrative duties relevant and appropriate to this post.
31.Take an active role in appraising their own work against agreed priorities and targets in accordance with the education performance management and supervision arrangements.
32.Maintain confidentiality at all times and to observe the Data Protection Guidelines.
33.Understand and comply with the education equal opportunities and other policies.
34.Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of this post.
Methods of Working:
1. The postholder must carry out their responsibilities within the guidelines of the Education Act 2002, with regard to the regulations made under Section 133 and the statutory responsibilities of the Proprietor of an Independent Education Setting.
2. To understand and comply with the Education Child Protection Policy. Blue Mountain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
3. To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
4. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the education Equal Opportunities Policy.
5. To understand and comply with the education Health and Safety Policy in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
6. To understand and comply with all other relevant education and company policies.
7. To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the level of responsibilities of the post.
Conditions of Employment:
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the Contract of Employment).
The post holder is required to support and encourage the Pi - education ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by senior management and the proprietor.
To uphold the education policy in respect of Child Protection matters.
The post holder may be required to perform any other reasonable tasks, after consultation.
The job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so constructed.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post holder.
Special Conditions of Service:
Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1964 [Exemptions] Order 1975, as amended. Candidates are required to give any details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointment interview.
The post allows substantial access to children. Candidates are required to comply with company procedures in relation to DBS and relevant checks.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 16.30pm, Term time only. 39 weeks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Qualification?
Experience:
- Support in a School or Training Facility: 1 year (required)
- children's residential: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driver Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
