Strategic Lead for the Supported Internship - Stony Dean School
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Stony Dean School and Bucks Adult Learning work in Partnership to run the Supported Internship. The Supported Internship is proud to give opportunities to 18-25 year olds with an EHCP to help them access the world of work. Join us as the Supported Internship Strategic Lead, where you'll provide direction and operational leadership for our Supported Internship program. This crucial role aims to create high-quality opportunities for young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to enter the world of work.
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Range 9 (46-50) £52,311- £58,050
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 30/05/2025 12:00
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 9th June 2025
About us
Stony Dean School and Buckinghamshire Adult Learning Supported Internship is a partnership venture, which prepares young people with disabilities for competitive employment.
We provide young people a springboard from education into the world of work. The Supported Internship is bespoke for each intern and is designed to develop transferable skills, knowledge and attitudes in preparation for paid employment. Through specialist training and direct work placements, interns will develop employability skills, self-confidence and job specific skills, whilst working alongside employees in a real employment setting.
The structured vocational programme, led by a team of qualified tutors runs from September to June and is based at Buckinghamshire New University in Aylesbury. Interns will study a Prince’s Trust Level 1 or 2 Personal Development and Employability qualification.
We also offer interns the opportunity to study Functional Maths and English at E3 – L2. Interns will also undertake a programme of bitesize training such as digital skills, self-management and communication skills delivered by the Job Coach, Tutors, Speech & Language Therapist and external guest speakers. These invaluable employment skills enrich the learning experience for each intern
http://stonydean.bucks.sch.uk/
About the role
The key responsibility of this role is to lead the development and management of the internship program, ensuring compliance with Department for Education guidance and quality assurance standards.
Other responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, including employers and the Bucks Adult Learning team, to enhance internship opportunities and ensure intern safety and well-being; fostering partnerships with local businesses to create effective work placements; overseeing the operational aspects, including recruitment, training, and development of the internship team, and to manage funding and maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
Please see attached job description
About you
Qualifications:
Essential: Special Educational Needs, or related field; experience working with young people with SEND; proven leadership in internship or vocational training programs.
Desirable: Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning; coaching or mentoring certification.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong understanding of SEND legislation and employability practices.
Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
Please see attached person specification.
Other information
Please contact Sharon Jacobs for more information, or for an application form on 01494 762538. Email: [email protected]
Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue
Pineapple Road
Amersham
HP7 9JW
Please contact the school office if you wish to find out more about us. Alternatively, an informal telephone conversation can also be arranged.
Closing Date: Friday 30th May 2025
Interviews: w/c 9th June 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
