Job Description

Role: Personal Development Centre Coordinator

Academy: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £26,690.69 - £27,577.89

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time plus 2 weeks.

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences.

As a member of the Outwood Family, we believe in putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.

About the role

The role involves managing the Personal Development Centre (PDC), supporting all students who are referred to this provision and at risk of suspension.

The focus of this role is to plan, organise and deliver a range of opportunities for students, with the aim being to support students' social and emotional health, alongside raising their aspirations, work ethic and discipline and reinforcing positive learning habits.

You must work collaboratively with inclusion coordinators and senior leaders to identify and remove any barriers which may be preventing a student's progress or development; equally, there will be an expectation to communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding students' referrals and progress.

You will be supported by senior leaders and other pastoral staff within the academy to manage the provision and provide appropriate and personalised support for individual students and groups.

While this can be a challenging role, this is one of the most rewarding positions within our academy, with excellent career progression and CPD available.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have the passion to support young people, especially those at risk of being removed from education. Ideally, applicants will have experience of supporting young people in this aspect, either through school-based employment or through Youth Work and Services. The individual must have the creativity and commitment to create and implement activities and an ability to work and communicate with others, both internally and externally.

What do we offer?

As part of our continual development, we look forward to work commencing soon on building a brand-new state-of-the-art academy building, providing our students and staff with the very best facilities and educational experience.

The academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, and we intend that every member of staff receives CPD appropriate to the role and, equally, access to a wider range of career progression and development opportunities.

With us, you will have the opportunity to:

Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices, participate in joint projects, and learn from a diverse range of experienced professionals.
Develop your skills and expertise: Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities and contribute to a dynamic learning community.
Make a bigger impact: Your contributions will extend beyond your own classroom and school, influencing and supporting colleagues and students across the community.
Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength and support of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Charlotte Fothergill HR Assistant at C.Fothergill@haslandhall.com.

You will manage the Personal Development Centre (PDC), planning, organising, and delivering a range of opportunities focused on promoting positive discipline, raising aspirations, and addressing students' social, emotional, and mental health needs. This includes providing guided teaching, monitoring and adapting student timetables, and working collaboratively with the Inclusion Team to implement appropriate intervention strategies.

You will conduct one-to-one or small group sessions, monitor the impact of the provision, and undertake lesson visits and academic mentoring for students who are reintegrating into lessons.

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The successful candidate will have experience working in a school environment and significant knowledge of the issues affecting students and young people, knowing how to offer supportive assistance. Essential skills include effective communication, proficient use of standard ICT packages (including Microsoft Office), and the ability to manage competing deadlines while working well under pressure.

Experience working with students who have additional Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is desirable. Must also be able to relate sympathetically to students and identify potential safeguarding issues.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

About Outwood Grange Academies Trust

We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.

We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.

We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.

Industry

Education & Training

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Wakefield, GB

Year Founded

2009

Website

outwood.com

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