At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and guide secondary school students in their social and emotional development.
- Company: Inclusive Anglican academy dedicated to excellence for all students.
- Benefits: Stunning coastal location, supportive staff, and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Join a happy team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, experience with young people, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
- The Ability to work with or care for children (of secondary school age) professionally.
- Advise teaching and pastoral staff on strategies to support social and emotional needs of students.
- Build positive relationships through parental liaison and other agencies.
- Write Student Support Plans with the purpose of removing barriers to learning.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders, parents, family, carers, staff, other students, agencies.
- Contribute effectively in a multi-agency setting e.g. CP, CIN, Early Help.
- Manage the needs of vulnerable and at risk learners.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:
- English & Maths GCSE (Grade C or 4 or above).
- Relevant training in specialist areas and strong evidence of continued professional development.
- ICT Literate - competent in the use of SIMS, G4S, Teams and CPOMS.
- Understanding of young people’s emotional and social needs.
- Understanding of the barriers to academic progress in post 16 students.
- Understanding the Sixth Form curriculum and other learning programmes and learning strategies.
- Policy and Regulatory knowledge for Safeguarding and pastoral areas.
- Safeguarding Training (willingness to undertake DSL training).
- Outstanding communication skills including conflict resolution and de-escalation.
What the school offers its staff:
Based in a stunning coastal location, we are rightly proud of the opportunities we offer for students and staff. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied. Our motto of ‘Excellence for all’ is a living reality of day to day life at Whitburn. We have a happy and settled staff who are committed to providing an inclusive and excellent all round education to our wonderful young people.
Commitment to safeguarding:
Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage.
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