Our opportunity for you
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an inspirational, hard-working team to support students across the campus. Would you value the opportunity to work in a modern, vibrant town with an historic heart?
If the answer is Yes, a position of employment at Tamworth Sixth Form/Landau Forte Academy QEMS is for you.
Job Details
Responsible to: Head of Year
Contract: Term time only + 5 days
Hrs/wk: 38.25
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024 at 9.00am
Interview Date: 2nd December 2024
Job Profile:
* To be responsible for supporting an academy year group.
* To deliver efficient and professional information, advice and support to meet the needs of students on a range of personal, pastoral and academic issues.
* To be the first point of contact for student support for parents/carers.
Person Specification
* A strong desire to work with young people in a support role.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with adults and young people.
* Able to work under pressure and use own initiative.
* Competent in using ICT.
* Active interest in young people, education and positive outcomes for young people.
* Good literacy and numeracy. Maths and English Grade 5 or equivalent.
* Committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people in line with the academy safeguarding policies and procedures.
Tasks and duties
* Be first point of contact for parent/carer communication.
* To be aware of the vulnerable students within the year group and act as a champion for them.
* Deal with emerging issues that may arise to ensure students are emotionally supported and prepared for learning in a safe environment.
* Log all incidents and interventions for each student using the academy recording systems.
* Meet with Head of Year on a daily basis.
* Speak to parents and arrange meetings where necessary.
Attendance
* Mentor students in a year group who struggle with attendance.
Behaviour
* Support in managing the behaviour of the student year group, monitoring their behaviour, leading restorative conversations and implementing other rewards/sanctions as appropriate.
* Be part of the on call, detention and refocus area rota.
* Daily uniform/equipment checks for a year group.
* Attend reintegration meetings following suspensions.
* Prepare behaviour contracts for students whose behaviour is being monitored.
Safeguarding
* Attend safeguarding meetings with outside agencies for students in a year group in liaison with the Deputy Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead.
* To support students with social and emotional difficulties, making referrals to internal and external agencies as necessary via the Deputy Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead.
What we can offer you
* A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment.
* The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy colleagues.
* Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust.
* A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health.
Landau Forte Academy QEMS & Tamworth Sixth Form
Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities.
The local area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.
Apply for this job
* Complete the application form online at www.lfct.org.uk.
* Send your completed application form/covering letter via email to recruitment@lfct.org.uk or via post to:
HR Officer
Landau Forte Charitable Trust
Ashby Road
Tamworth,
Staffs
B79 8AA
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/11/2024
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