JOB DESCRIPTION
Haven High Academy
JOB TITLE: IEC Manager
(In School Education Centre)
GRADE: G5 point 12-15 pro rata
REPORTS TO: Deputy Headteacher
1.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The role of the IEC Manager is to target help and support as part of a co-ordinated
response by the Federation for children where behaviour issues are the causal factors of
concern. The intention being to bring about sustainable changes with individual children
and contribute to the improvement of behaviour in order to return to mainstream
education.
2.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES
i.
To liaise with Year Heads with regard to the needs of the children and the
nature of their concern.
ii.
To liaise with teaching staff to ensure appropriate work is provided,
differentiated for student needs.
iii
To work closely with Academy staff with responsibility for children in the
IEC, seeking to meet their needs and change those behaviours and attitudes
that inhibit their progress at school.
iv
To secure positive family support and involvement by maintaining regular
contact with families/carers of children receiving support in the IEC.
v
To work in partnership with others in drawing up and implementing any action
plan for each child who needs one.
vi.
To develop positive relationships with children receiving support in the IEC.
vii.
To manage staff within the IEC to support delivery of appropriate curriculum
and behaviour strategies.
To develop a bank of resources that can be drawn upon to provide extra
support and activities for children in the IEC.
viii.
3.
ix
To work closely with school staff with responsibility for “at risk” pupils,
seeking to meet their needs and change those behaviours and attitudes that
inhibit their progress at school.
x.
To comply with all the requirements of Health and Safety legislation and
LEA policy taking appropriate action where necessary.
LINE MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE:
Staff who work in the IEC
SUPERVISION OF PEOPLE – As above
4.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
It is anticipated that the IEC Manager will through their work, seek to identify and
deliver strategies for working with individuals that reflect the ethos, values and
principles of the Academy’s Behaviour and Attendance Policy and Behaviour for
Learning Policy. There will be an expectation that these are shared and discussed with
Academy staff who work with these children.
5.
CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Young people
Parents/carers
Senior Leaders
Academy Staff, in particular Year Heads, Learning Support and relevant teaching
staff.
6.
DECISIONS
Discretion
Work is carried out in accordance with the legislation, child protection, behaviour
management, policies and procedures. Where a bespoke strategy might not be
reflected within the policy, to secure agreement from the Lead Behaviour Professional.
b) Consequences
Improvements in the behaviour of individuals that are placed in the IEC, improved
relationships with and more positive involvement of parents and carers, the
involvement of other agencies as part of a strategy of support for an individual child.
7.
8.
RESOURCES :
Those resources made available to the IEC Manager to enable the efficient execution
of their duties, this may include ICT, individual information in so far as it reflects on
the IEC Manager role and learning materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
a) Work Demands
The post holder will experience some interruptions which are an intrinsic part of the
role however, this does not cause any overall change to the task
b) Physical Demands:
In accordance with those set out in the school’s Behaviour and Attendance Policy
c) Working Conditions – Exposure to disagreeable or unpleasant conditions.
Work is carried out in a well ventilated and well lit school environment
d) Work Context – Potential risk to safety & well being, including abuse and
aggression
There is moderate risk associated with this post regarding emotional, physical and
aggressive abuse from young people and their carers
9.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS required to be fully competent in the post
Qualifications
There are no essential qualifications required for this post other than Level 2 English
and Maths. Experience, knowledge, ability and personal qualities are of greater
importance than formal qualifications.
Experience
 A proven track record in working with young people and the ability to see a young
person’s needs from a range of perspectives.
Knowledge
 A basic understanding of the education system and a willingness to learn
 Basic computer skills and the ability to develop competencies in word processing,
databases and spreadsheets.
Skills
 Good communication skills, both written and oral.
 Competence in the skills of networking and facilitating.
 Ability to work effectively with and command the confidence of colleagues.
10. GENERAL
Job Evaluation - This job description has been compiled to allow the job to be
evaluated using the GLEA Job Evaluation scheme as adopted by the County
Council.
Other Duties - The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not
exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be
required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties
should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and
responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the
consent of the postholder.
Equal Opportunities - The postholder is required to carry out the duties in
accordance with Council Equal Opportunities policies.
Health and Safety - The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance
with the Council Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Name:
Job Description written
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[Manager]
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Date:
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Job Description agreed by:
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Note: Qualifications and Experience headings are included in the Person Specification, see
‘Using Competencies in Recruitment & Selection’ in the Employment Manual on George.
Guidance on the completion of this JD can also be found on George or available from your
Directorate HR Adviser.
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