Transition Outreach Senior Officer

Job Ref: 001432

Kingsland School

Secondary Outreach Service

Transition Outreach Senior Officer

Contract: Fixed Term (12 month contract 01.09.2026 31.08.2027)

Salary: £34,434 - £38,220 (actual £29,450 - £32,688)

Grade: 6

Work Pattern: Term time plus 5 days

Hours: 36.66

Based: Across Sites

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th April 2026

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th April 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 27th April 2026

Applications to be returned to: Kelly Moore, School Business Support (email k.moore@kingslandschool.org) Kingsland School, Broadbent Road, Whitecroft Street, Watersheddings, Oldham, OL1 4HX

Contact for Recruitment Queries: 0161 770 7120

Kingsland School are excited to offer this vacancy which supports the expansion of our Secondary Outreach Service which aims to reduce permanent exclusions across the Borough of Oldham.

At Kingsland School we are committed to supporting inclusion and providing the very best education and support for all the young people we work with.

We are looking for a confident and experienced individual who is dedicated to supporting pupils and improving their educational experience. The successful candidate will work with a team of committed professionals here at Kingsland School.

Purpose of the Post:

The key role is to promote and deliver the transition process for pupils across the borough of Oldham ensuring high standards of good practice are modelled whilst supporting the staff working with the pupils who are risk of exclusion.

The role involves working across different schools, building excellent relationships with staff, pupils, parents and other professionals.

The key responsibilities are to hold a case load and be actively involved in the evaluation of information and assessment for each pupil. In order to achieve success a positive link between primary, secondary schools, pupils and their families is essential.

Experience in preparing and delivering resources and knowledge of support plans is essential to this role. This is to ensure that each school receives the highest quality advice support needed to implement appropriate interventions and plans allowing for a smooth transition process for the young person.

Main Duties:

• The suitable candidate will be expected to:
• Support Primary and Secondary Schools to prepare timely transition plans.
• Evaluate agreed transition processes.
• Establish productive working relationships with Schools, families, pupils and other professionals.
• Act as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Represent Kingsland School across a range of local schools ensuring high levels of professionalism at all times.
• Have thorough knowledge of support services to be able to assist schools in choosing suitable service interventions.
• To present accurate written reports when appropriate and assist in the training and development of staff.
• To prepare for, attend and actively contribute to a wide range of meetings.
• The successful candidate will work with a committed and supportive staff team.

Kingsland school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application forms should be returned direct to the school by email to k.moore@kingslandschool.org