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The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

Application Deadline: 9am Monday 14th October Interviews scheduled to take place

between 14th - 18th

All applications must be sent electronically to ufrost@plt.org.uk before the deadline. Any applications

received after this time will not be considered.

A Special and Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust

The Trust is committed to transforming lives for all pupils. Currently we have seven academies that

offer alternative or special provision for those children with social, emotional or mental health needs.

PO1/PO2 £35,637 - £38,403 pa (depending upon experience)

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The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in the role of Health and Safety Officer at PLT. I am delighted that you are interested in working with us, particularly at this exciting time in our journey. PLT currently has seven specialist or alternative provision academies and with clear plans for sustainable growth over the next 3 years. In addition to the projected growth we also have exciting plans for our current provisions, the DfE are funding two significant build programs, each with an anticipated £10 million budget. One is a new build of a residential building for 40 places at Ramsden Hall Academy with an additional expansion of the education facilities with 7 new classrooms, 4 SEN Therapy rooms and a sensory garden. The other project is a new build of an existing open academy for which we have approval from the Regional School’s Commissioner and Headteacher’s Board to increase the size and diversify the type of pupils whose needs we meet. The opportunity: We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Officer who can rapidly develop a deep understanding of the highest safety standards and support service requirements of our Trust. You will join a strong, forward-looking and supportive Executive Leadership Team and will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to secure its continuing success and support further development and growth of the Trust. As a potential candidate you: • will have a demonstrable track record of success in the effective leadership and delivery of business support services and managing transformational change; • will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, influence and negotiate effectively; • may come from private, public, voluntary or education sector backgrounds. We are looking for an experienced professional with strong leadership and management skills, ambition and drive who shares our organisation’s values. Hopefully, the successful candidate to start in autumn 2019, however a later start date could be negotiated for the right candidate. Please complete the online application form. In addition, we ask that you provide a written statement of no more than two sides of A4 (in times roman, font size 11) detailing: • how you feel your experience and qualities meet the person specification

• two examples of experience that demonstrate positive impact in your current or previous role(s) • why you want to work specifically in our Trust, and the challenges and opportunities we face If you would like further information or would like to have an informal conversation about the role with the CEO please contact Corinne Gould, Personal Assistant to the CEO, on : 020 8313 0032 or by email on: cgould@plt.org.uk I look forward to receiving your application.

Mark Jordan

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The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

Chief Executive Officer

• Acknowledge and celebrate that all are

different and can play a role

• Treat each other equally and fairly

• Contribute to all PLT academies

becoming outstanding and beyond

• Have the confidence to participate and

seize opportunities that are presented

• Be self-reflective and work towards

targets

• Pursue interests in a manner that

empowers intensive, critical thought

• Always see the learning opportunity

in everything, even when it is

challenging

• Show willingness to be a champion

for all but in particular, the most

vulnerable

• Appreciate that learning can and

must happen outside and after

school, as well as in it

• Continually seek to make

improvements

• Appreciate that learning involves

active engagement, critical reflection

discourse and relationships

• Appreciate that learning involves

intuition and emotion

• Experience influential people and places

• Have high expectations of themselves and

others

• Be proud of their achievements and those of

others

• Work towards aspirational goals

• Spot the possible as well as the actual

• Aspire to learn

• Value and care for all members of the

community

• Display good manners and be courteous

• Show respect for property and facilities

• Tolerate difference whilst critically

engaging with it

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The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

We will build cultures of ambition for pupils from all backgrounds. We will provide a world class education where we seek to develop creative, independent, life-long learners, who will be equipped with a passion for self-development, committed to the community within which they will live and work. Education is the "lighting of a fire" (W.B.Yeats) and our Trust embodies this fully. We aim to contribute to a vibrant population of thinkers, voters, and entrepreneurs, especially within those groups historically excluded by deprivation and low attainment. We will, and already do, prepare young people for a life without limits.

The Trust's role is to enable school leaders within our academies to focus on their core purpose of delivering high quality teaching and learning. It does this by providing a collaborative framework model and strategic support. Meanwhile, the Trust's service delivery arm, Logic School Services, provides practical supports across all of the non-teaching disciplines including finance, HR and premises management. the Trust is committed to being open and transparent with all its stakeholders.

The Parallel Learning Trust was founded in 2014 to support the conversion of Park Campus and Kennington Park. The Members and Directors of the Trust have a wealth of experience, brought together by a passion for giving children the best start in life. Our team is highly committed, hugely experienced, and has a proven track record for excellent outcomes for those in their care. We are well placed to support, complement and even enhance the vision and values that already exist in your school. You can find out more about the skills and attributes of the Members and Directors by going to the following page :

http://www.plt.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/

@ Copyright 2019 | Parallel Learning Trust

The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

@ Copyright 2019 | Parallel Learning Trust

The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

Job Description

Job Title: Parallel Learning Trust – Health & Safety Officer Responsible to : CEO

Salary: PO1/PO2 £35,637 - £38,403 pa (depending upon experience)

Full time: 36 hours per week - all year round

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OVERALL PURPOSES OF THE POST:

Under the general guidance of the Finance & Resources Manager/CEO, the Health and Safety &

Compliance Officer will provide specialist health and safety services to all of the Trust Academies.

The post holder will seek to ensure that the central Trust team, Headteachers, SLT and Academy

Council/Advisory Board members are aware of, and compliant with, their health and safety

obligations both in terms of legislative requirements and the relevant policies and/or standards

adopted by the Trust. In addition, they will be responsible for the effective and efficient monitoring

and inspection of Trust sites, risk assessment and delivery of training to ensure the highest

standards of H&S legislation & compliance.

MAIN DUTIES

• Providing Health and Safety advice, support and guidance on a range of issues • Undertaking regular visits to the Trust’s Academy’s to rate their H&S compliance • Responsibility for updating the H&S information for Trust websites to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, as well as creating quarterly H&S newsletters to be issued to all Academies • Responsibility for developing a training plan to deliver for H&S across the Trust • Responsibility for providing accident statistics and related data as requested • Undertaking project work as required, including the development of policies and procedures • Supporting with accident/incident investigation where needed • To develop, review, evaluate, implement and manage the Trust’s H&S policies and procedures, ensuring that these are appropriate for purpose and meet legislative requirements and best practice • To ensure that Health & Safety policies are adhered to across the Trust through regular audit, inspection and other monitoring methods • To ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out across the Trust and to advise staff with risk assessment responsibilities. Maintain a central register of risk assessments and ensure regular review as required •To attend Finance, Premises & Resources Committee meetings to report on H&S issues

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The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

•To receive and manage external inspections from the DfE, Local Authorities or other statutory bodies •To carry out all administration associated with the role •To carry out any other reasonable ad hoc task or request as directed by the CEO, CFO and Academy Headteachers • Quality assurance of the various Academy Premises Teams

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with the PLTs Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety guidance and legislation

• To promote the safeguarding of children

• To use information technology systems as required to carry out the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner

• To participate in performance management, and undertake training and professional development as appropriate To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by the senior management team on any of the Trust sites

Equal Opportunities: To implement the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and work actively to overcome discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexuality or status. To take responsibility, appropriate to the post for tackling unlawful discrimination amongst all groups in line with the Equalities Act 2010 Safeguarding: To remain vigilant and do everything possible to protect students and others from abuse of a physical, emotional, sexual, neglectful, financial or institutional nature. This includes an absolute requirement to report to the Headteacher/Safeguarding Lead any incident of this nature you witness, hear about or suspect.

Health and Safety: To carry out all duties with full regard to the employee’s legal obligations (under Health and Safety legislation) to maintain their own health and safety at work, to be aware of the impact of activities on the health and safety of others and to comply with any Department or local health and safety procedures or instructions. Data Protection: When working with computerised systems to be completely aware of responsibilities at all times under the General Data protection Act 2018 for the security, accuracy, and significance of personal data held on such systems. The Parallel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk.

@ Copyright 2019 | Parallel Learning Trust

The Parallel Learning Trust was born from a philosophy that all children respond to high quality teaching and learning environments, whether

they be mainstream, alternative or special settings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATION / EXPERIENCE

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety – consideration will be given to those with a National Certificate and currently studying towards the Diploma

Experience of delivering H&S training

Extensive knowledge of health and safety including an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the legal implications of health and safety matters within an organisation

Graduate member of IOSH (Training can be provided)

Experience of working in an educational establishment

SKILLS/ OTHER COMPETENCIES

A sound understanding of H&S issues including Fire Management and Risk Management

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills – is able to engage at all levels

Excellent written communication and report writing skills

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Full, clean driving licence

Engaging presentation and training skills

Demonstrates a systematic and analytical approach to work

Good problem solver

Leadership qualities

The ability to interpret complex data and to provide solutions to problems and good IT skills

Maintain a central register of risk assessments and ensure regular review as required.

The ability to investigate and record incidents, accidents and near-misses, and report as appropriate, for example file RIDDOR reports.

The ability to maintain H&S training records and ensure that training is renewed as appropriate and where specialist external training is required, co-ordinate and manage this.