At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and behaviour, working closely with staff and parents.
- Company: Sandwell Academy, a school known for excellence and strong community spirit.
- Benefits: Term-time hours, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student success and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, strong communication skills, and knowledge of secondary education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Sandwell Academy has a strong reputation as a school of excellence. Staff and students enjoy a professional and focused approach to education, which is seen across the entire campus. The Academy has outstanding facilities encompassed in its modern, purpose-built buildings. Students enjoy great success at the Academy, supported by the strong team ethos of our staff and our culture of celebrating achievement.
Working as part of the Pastoral team, you will work directly with the Heads of Year and Senior Leaders regarding all pastoral matters, complying with the Academy policies and procedures relating to child protection and the safeguarding of children. You will also communicate with parents and produce appropriate records and correspondence.
Experience- Experience of working with young people aged 11-19
- Proven track record of successfully working with young people with behavioural and SEMH issues
- Experience of working in a secondary school setting
- An ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and multi‑agencies
- An understanding of how to de‑escalate challenging behaviours
- An ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Good organisation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the main aspects of the organisation of secondary schools
- Knowledge of the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to young people including the place of confidentiality and sharing information
- The ability to liaise with and gain the confidence of all Academy staff
- A clear understanding of the factors which lead to educational disaffection in young people
- Knowledge and understanding of strategies to remove barriers to learning in young people
- Knowledge of the range of additional support/agencies available for students
- Good ICT skills (e.g. use of Class Charts)
- The ability to find creative and imaginative solutions to problems
Hours: Mon-Thu 8.00am - 5.00pm, Fri 8.00am - 3.30pm, (37.5 hours per week) term time only plus training days.
Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all successful applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. The academy is committed to promoting equal opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered.
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