Group Manager

Position: Year Group Manager
A Head Teacher of a lovely school in Cumbria is seeking a to appoint a Year Group Manager to act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer and Child Protection caseload holder. This school is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities.

The Year Group Manager will work on attendance with the Area Inclusion Officer (LA) and provide timely, effective and satisfactory responses to any concern or query raised by parents/carers and staff.

This varied role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes of students though effective support and acting as a positive role model.

* Hours of work: 37 hours per week

* Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure (39 weeks per year)

* Basis:
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside staff who are committed to making a difference to the lives of our learners.

We are seeking a hardworking candidate with a passion for working with young people with SEND, supporting them to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

* Hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role

* Hold an appropriate professional qualification or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role

* Be seeking to develop a career working with young people in an educational context and will have relevant experience in a similar environment

* Experience in the field of education, welfare, youth work, careers and training or EBD would be an advantage

* Be well-organised and capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy and presentation

* Have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively with tact, diplomacy and discretion

About Bridge Education

Bridge Education is a leading recruitment agency specialising in placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and Nursery Nurses across Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen, and Blackpool. Our friendly and experienced team is committed to helping you find a school that matches your skills and supports your career development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our registration process, we will carry out all necessary compliance checks, including a video interview, up-to-date references, and a DBS check