Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of young people? Are you dedicated to preparing SEMH children for their adult life through in-reach and out-reach programmes? If so, we have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our rapidly expanding team, working across Salisbury and the surrounding areas due to a long waiting list of children needing our support.
This is a term-time + role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm. We are looking for staff to work 41 weeks
Purpose of the Role
SAS Mentoring, provides inreach and outreach for learners all across Wiltshire. We work with learners and young adults of all ages and with a variety of needs and difficulties such as SEMH, ASC, ODD, PDA, trauma, attachment and many more. We are commissioned by schools, social services, Wiltshire behaviour service and Wiltshire SEND.
As SAS Mentoring Deputy Manager, you will focus on supporting the SAS Mentoring Manager in overseeing the mentoring programme and managing a team of SAS Mentors. The role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation and effectiveness of our mentoring services, which aims to provide high-quality support to our learners.
This role will be based in Salisbury and the surrounding areas.
While this position does not involve direct work with learners, occasional cover for mentors may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement the provision's mentoring programme with the manager, outlining clear objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
Collaborate with the SAS Mentoring Manager and executive leadership team to align the mentoring programme with the company’s mission, values, and academic goals.
Support the Mentoring Manager in the daily operations of the mentoring programme, including scheduling, reporting and resource management.
Recruit, interview and onboard suitable mentors for the company, considering their expertise, experience, and interpersonal skills.
Conduct mentor training sessions to equip them with effective mentoring techniques, active listening skills, and the ability to address learners' diverse needs.
Conduct mentor training sessions to equip them with the skills they need to effectively implement the Teachers Standards.
To supervise and participate in appraisal and performance management of mentoring staff and to report outcomes to the SLT.
Conduct audits and assessments to maintain quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assign mentors to mentees, considering compatibility and individual needs.
Design, develop and implement personalised behaviour management plans to address individual needs.
Build strong rapport and trust with learners, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Provide one-on-one mentoring and support during challenging situations.
Conducting session observations to monitor programme effectiveness and ensure alignment with best practices.
Collaborate with homeschools, parents, and other professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support including initial home visits and learner onboarding.
Internally verify formal accreditation submissions (learners)
Monitor learner progress, assessing effectiveness of interventions, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Collaborating with the manager in reviewing and editing policies and procedures to uphold quality and compliance.
Promoting and developing the implementation of SMSC throughout sessions as well as ensuring this is recorded.
Providing mentoring cover during sickness and absence episodes.
Produce weekly attendance reports and updates to commissioners.
Ensure termly reports are well written and shared with all professionals.
Monitor and assess termly detailed lesson planning.
Able to analyse data and use findings to inform decision making and improve outcomes.
Creating and reviewing risk assessments for activities and learners.
Safeguard yourself and learners to a high standard.
Report and action safeguarding immediately.
Effectively work within SAS vision and values.
Create bespoke programmes to address the above issues.
Create effective progression evaluations.
Create positive links with outside agencies that could provide educational activities.
Work with professionals in a positive multi-agency approach.
Attend CIN/CP/LAC/PEP meetings.
Work within a budget.
Participate in all CPD and training.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data
protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to always comply with health and safety requirements.
Be aware of and support differences and ensure that all learners have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the provision.
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.
Essential Requirements
Proven management experience in an educational or mentoring setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening.
Experience of exams and internal verifications.
Strong understanding of SEMH needs and effective mentoring strategies.
Empathy and emotional intelligence.
Leadership skills to inspire and guide mentors in their roles.
Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions to improve the programme.
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust the program based on the evolving needs of the provision and learners.
Ability to motivate learners.
Skills in persuading, negotiating, and influencing.
Ability to think on your feet and be flexible.
Determination to see problems and solutions through to the end.
Ability to support people from a range of backgrounds.
Non-judgmental approach.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to relate to young people in order to build trust, to help them achieve their full potential.
Ability to analyse problems and devise solutions.
Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team, particularly with other teaching staff and external
agencies.
Flexibility and adaptability, as well as the ability to work well under pressure.
Report writing skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Excellent ICT skills.
A commitment to equality and diversity.
An understanding of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information.
Knowledge of, and a commitment to, safeguarding in provisions.
ECT or QTS, or equivalent would be advantageous.
We can only accept applications that are made using our application form. For more information about us and to complete an application form, please visit our website - https://sasmentoring.co.uk/careers.html
The application deadline is 27th June 2025 and interviews will take place on 3rd July 2025.
We are committed to providing positive academic, social and emotional outcomes for our children, underpinned by a strong safeguarding ethos. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures and all interviews, regardless of role, will include questions about approaches to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and follows all guidance in the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are equally committed to the welfare of our staff, who are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behaviour to maintain confidence and respect of the general public and colleagues.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £28,709.00-£32,126.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- working with children or educational: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: SAS2
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
