Academic Co-ordinator

Academic Co-ordinator

Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon - Thurs 8.15-4.30 / Fri 8.15-3.15)
Salary:£21,257.50 (£24,784.50 FTE)
Start date: as soon as possible

Quorn Hall School is a GOOD school. Last inspected in June 2025. This is your chance to join a staff team who look after each other and who value what everybody has to say.Quorn Hall School genuinely cares about its staff and has invested heavily in creating a range of career progression opportunities.

Due to positive developments within our staff team we have the opportunity for an Academic Co-ordinator to join our amazing team at Quorn Hall School.

Overview of the role:
To be responsible for the monitoring, assessing and provision of targeted academic interventions for pupils in numeracy and literacy. Adjusting academic interventions to meet the needs and interests of learners with SEMH difficulties. To lead on reading across the school and support diagnostic assessments.

Responsibilities include:
* Oversee the planning and implementation of literacy and numeracy 1 to 1 and small group interventions, with a focus on phonics, comprehension and functional skills.
* Use data to identify pupils in need and plan when their interventions will take place.
* Undertake initial diagnostic assessments with pupils where a learning need has been identified, such as dyslexia screening, overlay needs assessment or as directed by SENDCo/Therapy team.
* Liaise with SENDCo to ensure pupils are working towards their EHCP outcomes.
* Maintain the library, ensuring it is well presented with appropriate stock.
* Arrange activities, rewards and incentives relating to reading e.g. readathons, World Book Day, Accelerated Reader
* Contribute to whole school monitoring and reporting systems to analyse impact of interventions and work with the staff team to adjust interventions accordingly.

We have super high aspirations for our pupils, and want you to be a part of their journey. You will work with incredible, bright and funny pupils who have a wide range of Special Educational Needs including SEMH needs (social, emotional and mental health).

Working as part of a highly trained and therapeutic staff team the successful candidate will be influential in having a positive impact upon the lives of children who have a range of needs, life experiences and personalities that make every day varied and interesting. You will be able to promote curriculum engagement and positive behaviour support by establishing positive relationships with our pupils and using a range of strategies to promote engagement to learning.

"The school has an ambitious vision to ensure that all pupils understand how to become successful learners. It realises this ambition through the four 'Rs' that encourage pupils to be 'respectful, responsible, resilient and reflective'." Ofsted, June 2025

Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum of 1 years' experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions. Alternatively, you will have similar experience in an educational / residential / social work / youth work or other similar setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs as well as autism spectrum conditions
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Experience of supporting the development of social skills with learners with ASC and SEMH
* Desirable qualifications include, HLTA or Autism qualification

Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision. We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.

We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include
* Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
* Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
* Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
* Free car parking
* Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
* Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff.
Recent promotions include:
- Class tutors
- HLTA
- Positive Relationship Mentors
- Academic Interventions Lead
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
- Teaching Training
* Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

We have super high aspirations for our pupils, and want you to be a part of their journey. If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin via the details below:

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Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 22nd October 2026
Interview date: week commencing 2nd November 2026

Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.

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