Assistant Manager (RESTART)

Company: Gateshead Council
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

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

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 elevate concerns appropriately
  • Contribute to staff and leadership meetings
  • Deputise for the RESTART Manager when required
  • Undertake duties appropriate to the grade of the role

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £39,152 – £41,711 pro rata to term time working, actual Salary £33,989 – £36,922.
  • Outstanding Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension scheme.
  • Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development and progression opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support: Discounted gym memberships, mental health resources and other wellbeing initiatives.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with a tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
  • Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Drive a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through a salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of service.
  • Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, services and salary sacrifice options on white goods and electronics.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. The Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026