PLC Manager

Job Description

Permanent 36.25 hours per week term time only

Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)

Location: Dilkes Academy, a member of Catalyst Academies Trust

At Dilkes Academy, we are seeking a dynamic, creative, and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Lead to work with pupils aged 5-11 who face complex learning difficulties. Our school is committed to fostering an environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are focused on providing a broad, ambitious curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans are developed collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure that every learner's needs are met.

We are looking for a lead who is:

A confident and inspiring practitioner: Someone who can lead successful learning experiences that engage and motivate pupils.

An effectively line manage of support staff, ensuring that all pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs receive tailored, comprehensive support within the classroom, fostering an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive

Creative and practical: Capable of bringing learning to life through a hands-on, engaging curriculum that connects with pupils' needs and interests.

An excellent communicator: Someone who is committed to working collaboratively with children, staff, parents, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.

Dedicated to professional growth: Eager to continually develop their own skills and expertise, striving for excellence in everything they do.

A team player: Willing to contribute to the wider school community and actively participate in extracurricular activities.

Committed to high expectations: Setting ambitious goals for all pupils and holding them to the highest standards of learning and behaviour.

We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and are fully committed to your professional development. As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a high-performing network of five primary schools, you will benefit from comprehensive support, shared planning, and collaborative opportunities. This role also offers exciting career development prospects, including outreach work and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) support.

Why join Dilkes Academy?

Outstanding Professional Development: We offer continuous opportunities to enhance your skills and become an outstanding educator.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive and motivated team within a thriving MAT.

Inclusive, Student-Focused Approach: Make a significant difference in the lives of children with complex needs and help shape their futures.

If you are a passionate and committed and are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you!

You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3 - 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

PLC Manager

Dilkes Academy, South Ockendon

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.