Senior Job Coach

Heywood Academy is entering its second year and will be opening our post-16 provision, Heywood Aspirations. Both the school and the post-16 provision have high aspirations for our young people, recognising that developing a strong set of workplace skills is a vital part of preparing them to succeed in their chosen career pathways and to progress towards living independent lives.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Job Coach based within our Heywood Aspirations post-16 provision at Heywood Academy. The role will primarily focus on supporting young people in Key Stage 5; however, it will also involve working with young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 to help them access work experience placements and develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. This will include delivering sessions that support young people’s personal development, enabling them to become successful adults and thrive within the world of work.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for completing risk assessments for young people’s work placements, ensuring that all environments are safe and appropriate.

There will also be significant engagement with external partners to ensure the smooth running of placements, as well as to develop and create new opportunities with employers.

Own transport is essential with business use insurance, as the role will involve regular travel to a range of placements across the Rochdale/Greater Manchester area.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous experience of working with young people of primary/secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
• The ability to support teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our young people and staff
• High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• A commitment to future career development and progression within the trust
• Holiday Saturday Fund Membership and access to benefits
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff

Although based at our Heywood Academy site, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

Candidates are welcome to arrange a visit.

For more information about this role, please contact Emma McManus, Head of School at Heywood Academy emma.mcmanus@newbridgegroup.org

Hours: 36 hrs 40 mins per week. Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)

Salary: NJC SO1 - £34,434 - £36,363 (Full time / Full Year)

Actual Salary: £29,451 -

Heywood Academy is entering its second year and will be opening our post-16 provision, Heywood Aspirations. Both the school and the post-16 provision have high aspirations for our young people, recognising that developing a strong set of workplace skills is a vital part of preparing them to succeed in their chosen career pathways and to progress towards living independent lives.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Job Coach based within our Heywood Aspirations post-16 provision at Heywood Academy. The role will primarily focus on supporting young people in Key Stage 5; however, it will also involve working with young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 to help them access work experience placements and develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. This will include delivering sessions that support young people’s personal development, enabling them to become successful adults and thrive within the world of work.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for completing risk assessments for young people’s work placements, ensuring that all environments are safe and appropriate.

There will also be significant engagement with external partners to ensure the smooth running of placements, as well as to develop and create new opportunities with employers.

Own transport is essential with business use insurance, as the role will involve regular travel to a range of placements across the Rochdale/Greater Manchester area.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous experience of working with young people of primary/secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
• The ability to support teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our young people and staff
• High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• A commitment to future career development and progression within the trust
• Holiday Saturday Fund Membership and access to benefits
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff

Although based at our Heywood Academy site, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

Candidates are welcome to arrange a visit.

For more information about this role, please contact Emma McManus, Head of School at Heywood Academy emma.mcmanus@newbridgegroup.org

Hours: 36 hrs 40 mins per week. Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)

Salary: NJC SO1 - £34,434 - £36,363 (Full time / Full Year)

Actual Salary: £29,451 - £31,100 per annum

SEN Allowance - £1,539 per annum

Based: Heywood Academy / placement providers / local community

Closing Date: Monday 6^th July 2026 (9am)

Interviews: w/c 13^th July 2026

Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org

31,100 per annum

SEN Allowance - £1,539 per annum

Based: Heywood Academy / placement providers / local community

Closing Date: Monday 6^th July 2026 (9am)

Interviews: w/c 13^th July 2026

Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org