Permanent role

• Reports to: Director of SEN
• Hours: 32.5 per week, teaching hours, Monday to Friday
• Salary: £21,731 - £28,914 per annum (grades UQ1 - UQ4)

The Raising Achievement in School (RAIS) Manager is responsible for supporting reintegration back into school life and helping students to feel comfortable and confident returning to school and continuing with their learning in mainstream lessons. During their time in RAIS, the RAIS Manager will work with the young person in addressing the circumstances that may have caused their absence or disengagement from lessons, such as medical issues, anxiety, or trauma. They will support them in dealing with these circumstances in the best possible way and help students develop strategies to help them continue with their studies and eventually thrive in lessons. 

Identified students referred to RAIS will access a number of sessions in the RAIS classroom, depending on their individual needs, as part of their timetabled week. This role involves developing and implementing strategic reintegration plans tailored to each pupil’s needs, ensuring a smooth and successful transition back into lessons. The manager will work closely with students, families, educational staff, and external agencies to coordinate support, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed to promote successful outcomes.

The RAIS Manager will provide effective support to teachers working alongside them and will: 

• assist the Headteacher, SENCo and teaching staff in the development and implementation of a programme of work specifically tailored to meet the needs of identified students and to support their reintegration back into mainstream lessons
• establish a stable, caring, and supportive learning environment
• enable students to achieve their full learning potential
• facilitate students’ social, emotional, and moral development

Please see the job pack below for full details