What skills and experience we're looking for
• QTS status
• Successful experience of a role providing advice, support and or counselling to young people
• A track record that demonstrates establishing strong and respectful relationships with young people
• Enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of teaching, and a passion for inclusive and engaging learning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to disseminate these
• Commitment to working as part of a team, including the sharing of successful support strategies and work on cross year issues where required
• Ability to form professional relationships with parents/carers through strong communication skills
• Understanding of the systems for safeguarding young people and the causes of poor behaviour choices in young people
• Ability to effectively support our most challenging students
• A leader who is able to work effectively with other middle leaders and Senior Leadership Team in order to raise and maintain standards of welfare and behaviour, leading to progress and achievement
• Ability and determination to ensure all aspects of the safeguarding policy and behavioural policy are applied consistently by all staff within your year group
• Ability to promote and achieve an excellent ethos within a year group for example through assemblies, Information evenings and Year group meetings
What the school offers its staff
• Lovely rural location in a thriving small market town
• Excellent staff development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search