Connex - East Midlands
PLC Coordinator
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About The Role
Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and passionate PLC Coordinator to join a successful and supportive secondary academy in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable young people, removing barriers to learning and helping students develop the confidence, skills and aspirations needed to achieve their future goals. As a PLC Coordinator, you will play a key role within the Personalised Learning Support team, managing the PLC Centre and providing targeted support to students who require additional guidance and intervention. You will work closely with Learning Managers, academy staff, parents, carers and external agencies to identify student needs and develop effective pathways that support positive outcomes. The successful candidate will coordinate alternative curriculum opportunities, deliver appropriate programmes of study and support students in achieving relevant qualifications. You will build strong mentoring relationships with young people, helping to improve their behaviour, self-esteem, attendance, achievement and aspirations. You will provide personalised support to students with a range of vulnerabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning and prepare for further education, apprenticeships or employment. The role will involve liaising with specialist services and community organisations, contributing to student assessments, developing individual action plans and implementing targeted interventions. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with students, families and professionals, while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding the wellbeing of all students. This position would suit an experienced Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Inclusion Worker, Youth Worker or someone with experience supporting young people with additional needs or vulnerabilities within an educational setting. The successful candidate will be organised, empathetic and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
About the School
The school is a welcoming and supportive secondary academy based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, with a strong commitment to placing students at the centre of everything it does. The academy has a clear focus on raising standards, transforming lives and creating a positive climate for learning where every young person is encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, pastoral care and student wellbeing, the school works collaboratively to support vulnerable students and remove barriers that may impact their progress. Staff work closely with families, specialist services and external partners to ensure students receive the guidance, intervention and opportunities they need to succeed. The academy provides a broad and ambitious curriculum alongside personalised support pathways, helping students develop confidence, independence and the skills required for life beyond school. The school values positive relationships, high expectations and a culture where every student is encouraged to believe in their own potential. The school is easily accessible from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Nottingham and the surrounding Nottinghamshire areas.
Person Specification
To be considered for this role, candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a school or educational environment.
• Experience supporting young people with specific difficulties, vulnerabilities or barriers to learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges affecting young people and the ability to provide appropriate support.
• Experience developing positive mentoring and supportive relationships with children and young people.
• The ability to support students with their learning and develop programmes that improve confidence, self-esteem and engagement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to use standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office and relevant school systems.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to success.
• A willingness and ability to undertake further training and professional development.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• A full enhanced DBS certificate.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.