At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion children facing school attendance barriers and promote inclusive practices.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making education accessible for all.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible hours, and health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a positive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with children facing challenges and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 41711 £ per year.
The RESTART (Reintegration into Education and School Through Achieving Resilience Together) provision sits within Education, Schools and Inclusion, supporting children and young people who face barriers to school attendance. Based at the Restart Hub in Dunston, the team works closely with families, schools and multi‑agency partners to promote inclusive practice, improve engagement and enable successful reintegration into mainstream education. The service is focused on resilience, relationships and tailored support, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve positive educational outcomes.
What you will do:
- Lead as a champion for children and young people experiencing barriers to attendance, promoting inclusive practice across education settings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with learners, parents, carers, schools and stakeholders.
- Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers.
- Monitor attendance and design, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions.
- Lead on reintegration planning, supporting successful returns to school.
- Attend and contribute to planning meetings and reviews with schools.
- Undertake home visits to support engagement.
- Take on Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
- Lead on first aid and manage individual healthcare plans.
- Oversee health and safety, including risk assessments and acting as fire warden.
- Coordinate assessments and examinations, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Empower and support colleagues to contribute innovative ideas.
- Liaise daily with the RESTART Manager and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to staff and leadership meetings.
- Deputise for the RESTART Manager when required.
- Undertake duties appropriate to the grade of the role.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of barriers to school attendance, reintegration strategies, SEND framework, safeguarding and Key Stage 3-4 curriculum and exams.
- Experience working in educational settings with children and young people, particularly those with social, emotional, mental health or neurodiverse needs.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with young people and families using relational and trauma‑informed approaches.
- Experience working within multi‑agency environments and advocating for children and young people.
- Leadership capability, including managing workloads, supporting colleagues and contributing to service improvement.
- Strong communication and report‑writing skills for a range of audiences.
- Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience), ongoing professional development and ability to travel (full driving requirements met).
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading – we might be the perfect match.
Salary and benefits:
- Salary £39,152 – £41,711 pro rata to term time working; actual Salary £33,989 – £36,922.
- Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We invest in your future too.
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year, giving you more control over your time.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work‑life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: We care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: A cost‑effective, environmentally friendly way to drive.
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel and services.
Assistant Manager (RESTART) in Gateshead employer: Gateshead Council
Join a dedicated team at the RESTART Hub in Dunston, where we champion the reintegration of children and young people into education. As an Assistant Manager, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, flexible working hours, and a generous annual leave policy, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. With access to outstanding health and wellbeing resources, as well as a competitive salary and pension scheme, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a thriving community.
