Isle of Man Government Hiring for Senior Education Support Officer – Progress Zone – St Ninian’s High School Job at Douglas, Scotland , UK Full Time

About the role and our team

Join our team as a Senior Education Support Officer within the Progress Zone at St Ninian’s High School!

Within this role, you will predominantly be supporting the holistic progress of students, working with individuals and small groups, utilising a variety of specific and targeted interventions. In addition you will contribute towards the day to day running of the Progress Zone, monitoring and recording students’ progress, preparing and planning resources.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Working with students to provide personalised learning programmes
• Receiving and supervising pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable
• Facilitating emotional, behavioural and academic support using a variety of intervention strategies
• Assisting in the planning of the progress zone timetable and monitoring attendance

We are looking for an experienced and confidential individual, with experience of working with pupils with additional needs.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.

As a Government employee, you will also be able to benefit from the Activ8 scheme, which provides sporting opportunities in your local area by qualified coaches.

Free parking will be available to you at St Ninian’s High School.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Suzanne Shimmin on 01624 648800.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.