Team Leader in the Part Time Team, Alt Ed

Youth Connect South West is a young people's charity working in Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area. We support young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow and become the people they want to be.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Team Leader in Alternative Education, Part Time Team for a fixed term of one year to cover maternity leave. This role will co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Inclusive Learning Programme, ensuring high-quality support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Manage and supervise Key Workers, ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols and ensuring the team’s delivery of KPI’s relevant to their cohort of students.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of the course.
• Work with Key Workers to develop and implement assessments and personalised action plans for students.
• Lead and support the delivery of predominately one-to-one activities as well as collaborate with the Curriculum Team to ensure a wide and suitable offer including vocational training, work experience, PHSE education, and enrichment programmes.
• Responsibility for ensuring Key Workers have explored students next steps, such as further education, training, or employment opportunities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following safeguarding procedures and making referrals when necessary. Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Lead and motivate the team, fostering a culture of open communication through regular team meetings, one-on-one check-ins.
• Approve petty cash and travel requests, monitor the programme budget, and maintain accurate financial records in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained, including attendance, student progress and achievement.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Oversee the timetables for students, ensuring that they are structured effectively to meet educational and personal development goals.
• Take responsibility for monitoring and improving attendance of the students within the cohort.
Qualifications and Experience:
• English and Maths at Grade 4 (previously C grade) or functional skills Level 2
• Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance Qualification
OR
• Level 3 Youth Work qualification as recognised by the JNC Report for Youth and Community Workers
OR
• Recognised Teaching qualification or Certificate of Education,
OR

• Educated to Level 3 in a related discipline with relevant experience of supporting young people with young people with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs.

Safeguarding training and experience in addressing
safeguarding concerns in line with agreed procedures and
protocol.

YCSW has an excellent employee offer which includes:
• Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year plus BH with flexible working.
• Sickness allowance
• Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
• Eye tests
• People’s Pension
• Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses/apprenticeship.

CVs will not be considered.

If you would like further information, please contact Chloe Nicholls -Sames 07530263493 or Sam Plummer 07980998670 or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk