Integrated Resource Unit Manager

Integrated Resource Unit Manager Secondary School Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary: (£29,572 – £30,599 FTE) £26,126.86 – £26,998.88 pro rata salary Permanent job Unique School Solutions are supporting a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint an Integrated Resource Unit Manager on a permanent basis to start as soon as possible. As the IRU Manager you will be responsible for: * Working within the support team to promote the learning and welfare of vulnerable students. * Managing the Pupil Development Centre team and intervening with students requiring specific short-term support. * Contacting parents informing them of individual students\’ behaviour or exclusions. * Liaising with relevant staff and external agencies on actions to be taken. * Utilising the MIS and other systems to track attendance, progress and behaviour of targeted students- Supporting students and parents in crisis. * Liaise with parents/carers to improve students behaviour, self-esteem, achievement, attainment and aspirations. * Manage the supervision of vulnerable pupils with specialist intervention such as sexual health, anger management and analysing their choices regarding behaviour. * Following all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures Essential requirements for the role: * Experience supporting children with SEND and / or challenging behaviours. * People management experience would be advantageous About the school: – Secondary School Academy – Ofsted rated \”Good\” – 2020 – Supportive staff team – Good opportunities for progression and future career opportunities – Opportunities for CPD The role is a permanent position and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check