Key Role Information

Salary
£32,597.00 - £35,412.00 (actual salary £27,958 - £30,372)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/02/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after closing date
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 20 - 24
Department
Isolation
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and inspiring person to join the Academy’s Pastoral team in this new role as an Isolation Manager. This facility will form a key element of the school’s overall behaviour and sanctions framework and the successful candidate will work to develop resources and programmes to allow restorative behaviour strategies to be employed to support the school in offering a personalised programme of study for a small number of key students.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students who are disengaged with education, remove barriers and re-engage them with the mainstream curriculum. The post is ideal for someone who is focussed on student welfare and progress and keen to be an integral part of the many varied aspects of school life. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • The ability to engage positively and build working relationships with a wide range of young people and their families 
  • The ability to encourage positive and respectful student behaviour 
  • An awareness of de-escalation procedures and positive behaviour management strategies 
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team with teaching and pastoral staff as well as outside agencies 
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication and presentation skills 
  • A willingness to manage their own time effectively, work flexibly, and use their own initiative 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk. Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
Current First Aid qualification desirable
Training in relevant learning strategies and specialist knowledge in a particular curriculum areadesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skillsessential
Able to work as part of a teamessential
Knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculumessential
Working knowledge of relevant polices and awareness of relevant legislation. essential
Excellent ICT skills and the proven ability to use them effectively to support learning.essential
Able to persuade, influence and gain co-operation essential
Excellent numeracy/literacy skillsessential
Able to use other equipment/technology - projector, whiteboards, photocopieressential
Good understanding of child development and learning process. Especially, with SEN and EAL students
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.

Experience

Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils under an agreed system of supervision and processes for integrated working.essential
Experience of Liaising with adults, i.e. parents/carers essential
Experience of supporting children in a learning environmentessential
Experience of administering, assessing and marking tests.
Experience of exam invigilation
Experience of working with external agencies
Selecting and preparing resources for use in classroom.
Experience of using Management Information Systems effectively

Personal Attributes

A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
Committed to equal opportunities in all school activities. essential
Good team worker with a flexible approach to workessential
Able to respond positively and effectively to unexpected problems and situations.essential
Able to work with minimal supervision.essential
Able to relate well to children and adults and in particular able to establish positive relationships with pupils.essential
The ability to converse at ease with pupils and provide advice in an accurate spoken Englishessential

About Us


Gosforth Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

School House
Dudley Lane
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6EJ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.