About the Role
Are you passionate about providing young people with exciting and meaningful extracurricular opportunities? We are looking for an Enrichment Lead to join Yarrow Heights School and drive forward an engaging, purposeful, and inclusive enrichment programme that enhances the pupil experience.
As Enrichment Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a diverse programme of extracurricular activities that complement the main curriculum. You will work closely with staff, pupils, and external organisations to ensure that all activities are engaging, safe, and impactful, helping our students develop new skills, broaden their horizons, and enjoy enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead an inspiring enrichment programme that balances engagement with educational value.
• Ensure all activities contribute to pupil development, promoting new interests and skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities to ensure quality and impact.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure all necessary safety precautions are in place.
• Manage the enrichment budget effectively, sourcing high-quality materials and resources.
• Build and maintain external partnerships with organisations, charities, and businesses.
• Coordinate offsite activities, ensuring all safeguarding and logistical requirements are met.
• Design and maintain the enrichment timetable, ensuring activities are well-organised and staffed.
• Inspire and support staff in delivering engaging and high-quality enrichment opportunities.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including an enhanced DBS check and at least two references covering the last three years, including previous roles involving children. References may be requested prior to the interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
· A passionate and creative individual with experience in organising extracurricular activities or events.
· Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support staff and pupils.
· Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
· A proactive and enthusiastic approach to providing enrichment opportunities.
· The ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
· A commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring all pupils can participate fully.
About the Company
Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.
At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.
Why Choose Yarrow Heights?
At Yarrow Heights, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Joining our team means:
o Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
o A school culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.
o Opportunities to learn and grow within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school (Nov 2022).
o Flexible Pension benefits.
o Free lunch
o Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.
o Bereavement leave
o Company events
o Enhanced maternity leave
o Free parking
o Subsidised Gym membership
o Health & wellbeing programme
o Referral programme
o Sick pay