At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the RESTART programme, ensuring quality education for children unable to attend school.
- Company: Gateshead Council, dedicated to making Gateshead thrive and supporting its community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, outstanding pension scheme, health support, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in education management and a passion for supporting young people's needs.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Who We Are & What We Stand For
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.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us.
You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward‑thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council you’ll be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills you bring to your role, encourages creativity, and passionately advocates a great work‑life balance.
Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi‑time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, it’s not just the salary that attracts our staff.
- What You'll Get To Do
- Coordinate and manage Gateshead Council’s statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, ensuring the effective commissioning, delivery, quality assurance and continuous review of suitable education provision for children and young people who are unable to attend school due to illness.
- Coordinate and manage RESTART (Reintegration into Education and School Through Achieving Resilience Together) alternative provision, with responsibility for its strategic operation, staff, quality of education, and progress and outcomes for children and young people with anxiety and other social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Lead the Council’s statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, ensuring suitable and timely education for pupils unable to attend school due to illness.
- Oversee the commissioning, coordination and quality assurance of provision, ensuring it is appropriate, effective and supports pupil engagement, progress and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain clear systems to monitor attendance, participation and attainment, using data to drive improvement.
- Ensure regular review of provision and plans, adapting support in response to pupils’ changing needs.
- Work in partnership with schools, families, health and other professionals to support pupils holistically.
- Actively support and plan for the reintegration of pupils back into school or into appropriate longer‑term provision.
- Attend and contribute to relevant panels, case discussions and decision‑making forums, ensuring appropriate placement and provision decisions are made.
- Lead and manage RESTART alternative provision, ensuring high‑quality teaching, a suitable curriculum and strong pastoral support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Provide line management and professional support to staff, promoting high expectations and driving continuous improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of RESTART, ensuring strong pupil progress and positive outcomes.
- Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and equality underpin all aspects of practice.
- Manage resources effectively and contribute to service planning and reporting.
- What’s in it for you
- Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits the Teachers' Pension Scheme provides:
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel and services.
- Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work.
We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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RESTART Lead in Gateshead employer: Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. As a Children's Registered Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while benefiting from a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and ongoing professional growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
