Ethnic Minority Achievement Team Manager (Ref. 00524)
Education Services
Children & Young People
Shaw House, Newbury
TPS + TLR 2b
Full Time (job share could be considered for the appropriate candidate)
Permanent
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic person to lead the Ethnic Minority
Achievement Team, based at The Curriculum Centre in Newbury. The role will involve
providing strategic direction for West Berkshire schools for the development of curriculum
provision and support for Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils who have English as an Additional
Language. We would like to hear from you if you have experience of leading on ethnic minority
support and a have a minimum of 12 months experience working with ethnic minority pupils in
a school environment. A willingness to learn, genuine commitment to social inclusion and the
ability to use your initiative so that you make a valuable contribution to the school support team
is an essential requirement. An appropriate allowance will be paid for travel.
Specific responsibilities will include:
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To enhance the achievement and performance of Ethnic Minority pupils and
pupils who have English as an Additional Language, ensuring race equality and
promoting cultural diversity in West Berkshire schools
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To ensure quality delivery of support to schools from the Ethnic Minority Support
Team
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To provide expertise in the co-ordination of teaching, training and support of
English as an Additional Language and in supporting other Minority Ethnic pupil
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To participate in data collecting, monitoring, tracking and analysis of achievement
of pupils from Ethnic Minorities, including those with EAL
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Involvement in the delivery of training to schools and staff
We would like to hear from you if you feel that you meet the above requirements. We are
looking to appoint as soon as possible or from January 2008
For an informal discussion please contact: Maxine Slade 01635 519008.
For an application form and information pack please call the 24-hour answerphone on
01635 519122 or email recruitment@westberks.gov.uk, quoting the post reference
number 00524. To be considered for this post, an application form must be completed.
Please ensure that your completed form is with us by the closing date.
Closing date: 12th October 2007
Interview date: 17th October 2007
JOB DESCRIPTION
Authority:
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Department/Division EDUCATION
Post Reference No: EQ1
Location:
Shaw House, Newbury
Job Title: Ethnic Minority Team Manager
Grade/Salary Range:
TPS + TLR2b
JOB PURPOSE
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To provide strategic direction for West Berkshire schools for the development of curriculum
provision and support for Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils who have English as an
Additional Language
To enhance the achievement and performance of Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils who
have English as an Additional Language, ensuring race equality and promoting cultural
diversity in West Berkshire schools
To ensure quality delivery of support to schools from the Ethnic Minority Support Team
To provide expertise in the co-ordination of teaching, training and support of English as an
Additional Language and in supporting other Minority Ethnic pupils
DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
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Ethnic Minority Team Manager, based at the West Berkshire Curriculum Centre, employed
by West Berkshire Council to line manage and organise the deployment of the Ethnic
Minority Support Team
Report to West Berkshire School Improvement Team and the Chief Adviser for Schools on
services provided for West Berkshire schools and pupils.
Line managed by the School Improvement Adviser for Vulnerable Children’s Achievement
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To provide a leadership role within the Council of the management of Ethnic Minority
Support to schools, including pupils for whom English is an Additional Language through
inter-team working, advice to School Improvement Advisers and strategic planning
To line manage the deployment of the Ethnic Minority Support Team and be responsible for
the quality assurance of the work of the Ethnic Minority Support Team
To provide strategic direction for support and challenge to West Berkshire Schools, and
contribute to the evaluation of standards in schools, monitoring progress, reporting on
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standards and the provision of support and challenge to schools on Ethnic Minority
Achievement, race equality and cultural diversity
To organise and present professional development to schools and Local Authority Staff
through training and briefings on aspects on EMA, race equality and cultural diversity
To ensure a swift response to schools with pupils who are new arrivals with EAL, to assess
their level of language acquisition and allocate resources accordingly
To contribute to the Corporate Action Plan
To allocate funding for Teaching Assistant support to schools, provide their job descriptions
and training
To deal with enquiries from schools for pupils with EAL
To participate in data collecting, monitoring, tracking and analysis of achievement of EM and
EAL pupils
To work with teachers and to involve parents, carers and other staff/agencies in supporting
the acquisition of English for pupils with EAL.
To work with teachers, school and other staff/agencies in supporting the raising of
attainment for pupils from Ethnic Minorities
To support and maintain a website to provide up to date information and resources on
matters relating to Ethnic Minority pupils and pupils with EAL
Develop and produce resources to support pupils’ learning and as exemplars for schools
To develop and maintain a website to provide resources and information to schools about
EAL and Ethnic Minority pupils
To write reports and maintain up to date records
To maintain an up to date knowledge of latest research and developments in the field of
EAL and ethnic minority achievement
Participate in training and personal development, including attendance at National Strategy
EMA meetings where appropriate
Any other duties from time to time the Corporate Director (or Directors) may see as
appropriate
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary/Resource control, impact)
Staff Responsibilities : Management of Ethnic Minority teacher (0.2 permanent 0.2 temporary)
Management of Temporary Teaching Assistants
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Ethnic Minority Team Manager
Department/Division: Education
Authority: Education
Post Reference No:
KEY CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
EQ1
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Qualifications And
Training
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Competence Summary
(Knowledge, abilities, skills,
experience)
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Qualified Teacher
Graduate or equivalent status
Mainstream teaching
experience (min.12 months)
Experience of working with
bilingual pupils
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Experience of teaching in either
Key Stages 1 and 2 or Key
Stages 3 and 4
A knowledge and
understanding of the role of the
Local Authority in supporting
schools in raising standards
A thorough understanding of
the institutional and social
obstacles to EMA and cultural
inclusion and how to over come
them
Knowledge of the
National Strategies
Knowledge of how children
acquire an additional language.
To have the skills required to
run training for teachers
working with pupils with EAL
Ability to write clear informative
reports.
Ability to undertake ongoing
training to support role.
To have the skills to contribute
to the development of
resources.
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Flexibility
Ability to work with a range of
people including teachers,
parents, TAs, etc.
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Good communicator.
 Ability to work independently &
ability to work alone.
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Willingness to develop training
packages (with appropriate
training & support).
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An ability to use IT confidently
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Other Work
Requirements
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Diploma or equivalent in
teaching English as an additional
language.
Post initial training in working
with pupils with EAL.
Bilingual
Knowledge and understanding of
current requirements for schools
in implementing the Foundation
Stage
Management experience in an
educational setting
Willingness to learn the skills
required to assess pupils with
EAL
Experience of delivering training.
Recent experience of providing
professional advice and support
to colleagues, teachers,
headteachers and governors