Exciting Opportunity for Support Staff at Bitterne Park School!

We are pleased to announce an internal vacancy for the position of CPD Lead for Support Staff. This role is essential in fostering the professional development of our dedicated support staff, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles.

As the CPD Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing a comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program specifically tailored for our support staff.
• Managing and leading the apprentichip levy process for support staff.
• Conducting needs assessments to identify training requirements and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Delivering / designing and managing engaging workshops and training sessions that promote best practices in support roles.
• Leading on support staff inset day training.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and leadership to align support staff training with school goals and priorities.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of CPD initiatives, collecting feedback, and making necessary adjustments for improvement.
• Encouraging a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among support staff.
• Staying current with educational best practices and trends in support roles.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and influence the professional growth of your colleagues and contribute to the overall success of Bitterne Park School.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting others in their development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, a good understanding of educational practices, and experience in delivering training or professional development.

If you are an existing member of our support staff and are ready to take this next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for the CPD Lead position!

Please note this position will be treated similarly to that of a TLR and will attract an annual payment of up to £3,250 per annum.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a support staff role within an educational environment.
• Strong understanding of professional development principles and practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives.
• Experience in delivering training or facilitation of professional development workshops.
• A proactive approach to promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Options for you & your family*
• On-site Gym & Personal Training Sessions
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
• Electric Car Scheme
• Self Directed CPD fund
• Charity Giving
• Cycle to Work scheme