Personal Development Officer - North West
Great Schools Trust
Location: North West - Liverpool, Warrington, Bolton
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770
Closes: 1/10/24
Personal Development Officer at Great Schools Trust
Full time - Permanent - Salary £26,421 - £28,770 - with SSI VA pay and other Kings Adventure
Introduction
The Trust is looking to appoint an exceptional Personal Development Officer to support the personal development programme development and delivery in one of our King’s Leadership Academy schools.
Key Benefits
- Flexible start and end working times (core hours between 10am and 4pm)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Exceptional CPD offer
- Generous benefits package
- Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
The King’s Adventure
The King’s Adventure is more than just a series of activities; it is a journey of discovery and growth. As a trust we are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to these enriching experiences. Taking students on a journey through four base camps, each representing different stages of their education, the programme is designed to provide every student with the opportunity to develop essential life skills, develop resilience, and cultivate a sense of responsibility. By promoting teamwork, empathy, and care for the environment, we help our students grow into compassionate and capable leaders of the future.
The Personal Development Officer role manages and delivers the Kings Adventure programme
- Support the Contingent Commander in the successful delivery of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
- Maintaining good order and discipline in your section.
- Ensuring all staff are aware of and adhere to all orders/regulations and directives.
- Ensuring the Section training programme includes the full cadet academic syllabus plus provision to deliver all core activities.
- Attending meetings on behalf of the Section.
- Carry out any other duties as required by the Contingent Commander relating to the delivery of the CCF.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award at the assigned academy.
- Managing DofE leaders and the volunteers.
- Manage the DofE budget set out by the DofE manager.
- Manage and be responsible for the DofE and outdoor education equipment and stores.
- Be responsible for the health and safety of outdoor education trips in the assigned academy.
- Support across Trust on DofE expeditions throughout the year.
- Manage and deliver Outdoor Education programmes in line with the Trust’s mission and values.
- Support the Head of Personal Development (PD) in the development of Outdoor education programmes at all levels.
- Manage and administrate the Leadership curriculum training for staff and students in the assigned academy.
- Promote and deliver The King’s Adventure programmes in school and to outside organisations.
- Provide administrative support to the personal development team on all areas when needed.
- Provide instructor support to out of term activities (PD/CCF/ Kings Adventure).
D-Desirable/ HD - Highly Desirable/ E - Essential
Qualification and CPD
5 GCSE passes A* to C or equivalent (inc English and Maths) - E
Educated to A Level or equivalent - E
Educated to Degree Level - D
SNCO or Commissioned Service in the Regular, Reserve or Cadet Forces -HD
NGB Qualification in ML/ LL/ BEL (with evidence of currency) - HD
Other Outdoor qualifications RCI/CWI/Paddle Sports - HD
DofE qualifications (Assessor, Intro to DofE, Supervisor) - HD
First Aid at Work - HD
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTTLLS) - D
Ancillary Range Duties Qualification - D
Skill at Arms Instructor - D
Full UK Driving License - E
D1 Minibus License / MIDDAS Trained - HD
Additional qualification/ evidence of CPD relevant to the responsibilities of the post - E
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role - E
Excellent oral and written communication skills - E
Experience in leading cadets and instructors - E
Accuracy and attention to detail - E
Ability to consult and negotiate with external agencies to reach the best outcome for the Trust - E
High level of ICT skills including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Cadet MIS (Bader, Westminster etc) - E
The ability to relate to staff, students and visitors - E
The ability to manage a busy diary - E
Previous experience of working within an educational setting - E
Understanding of educational software systems including MIS Systems - E
Experience of line management - E
Experience and/or knowledge of the Academy sector - E
Experience working in alternative provision - E
Personal Attributes
Responsibility for own professional development and be willing to partake in further staff development - E
The ability to motivate, support and challenge - E
The ability to promote and maintain quality control in all aspects of work - E
A team player with energy, commitment, enthusiasm and resilience. - E
The ability to provide a deliver effective customer care - E
The ability to prioritise workloads and to work to given deadlines - E
The ability to adapt to change within the working environment - E
The ability to maintain confidentiality - E
A commitment to equality and diversity policies - E
A commitment to Health and Safety - E
A commitment to child protection and safeguarding - E
Contact - Ted Roberts.
How to apply - Applicatiomn link - https://www.greatschoolstrust.org/work-for-us/vacancies