About this role
EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.
The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.
Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Transition and Destination Leader vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.
The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood.
We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:
Employment Independent living Good health Friends, relationships and community The right candidate will:
Have the ability to lead the development of and support the Placement Team at The Hive College to identify our student’s potential and offer support tailored to their needs. Be responsible for recruiting and maintaining employer engagement from all sectors to provide work placements for our students, that will inspire them to choose the right career pathway. Liaise with external agencies to provide our students with a choice of social destinations to enable them to engage in the wider community. Have a Level 5 or above qualification in Careers Advice and Guidance. Have excellent time management skills and experience of balancing competing priorities. Be an excellent communicator and have experience of working effectively in teams and working collaboratively with a wide range of people. Have high expectations of student learning and outcomes.
If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact [email protected]