Assistant Manager (RESTART)

The RESTART (Reintegration into Education and School Through Achieving Resilience Together) provision sits within Education, Schools and Inclusion, supporting children and young people who face barriers to school attendance. Based at the Restart Hub in Dunston, the team works closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to promote inclusive practice, improve engagement, and enable successful reintegration into mainstream education. The service is focused on resilience, relationships, and tailored support, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve positive educational outcomes. Making education accessible again for every child What you will get to do

• Lead as a champion for children and young people experiencing barriers to attendance, promoting inclusive practice across education settings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with learners, parents, carers, schools, and stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers
• Monitor attendance and design, deliver, and evaluate targeted interventions
• Lead on reintegration planning, supporting successful returns to school
• Attend and contribute to planning meetings and reviews with schools
• Undertake home visits to support engagement
• Take on Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities, ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Lead on first aid and manage individual healthcare plans
• Oversee health and safety, including risk assessments and acting as fire warden
• Coordinate assessments and examinations, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Empower and support colleagues to contribute innovative ideas
• Liaise daily with the RESTART Manager and escalate concerns appropriately
• Contribute to staff and leadership meetings
• Deputise for the RESTART Manager when required
• Undertake duties appropriate to the grade of the role
  
  Strong knowledge of barriers to school attendance, reintegration strategies, SEND framework, safeguarding, and Key Stage 3-4 curriculum and exams
• Experience working in educational settings with children and young people, particularly those with social, emotional, mental health or neurodiverse needs
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with young people and families using relational and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience working within multi-agency environments and advocating for children and young people
• Leadership capability, including managing workloads, supporting colleagues, and contributing to service improvement
• Strong communication and report-writing skills for a range of audiences
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience), ongoing professional development, and ability to travel (full driving requirements met)
  
  Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.
We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff.

Salary £39,152 - £41,711 pro rata to term time working, actual Salary £33,989 - £36,922. Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment,
• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).