What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Student Support and Reflection Manager to support the school in addressing the needs of all students, but especially those students who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
Working with the pastoral staff, the Student Support and Reflection Manager will lead another colleague and together with them oversee an area of school that serves as a base to support students who struggle to access all their regular timetabled lessons.Experience and knowledge of working with young people with challenging behaviour is essential. You will need to be able to recognise and respond assertively and compassionately to the needs of students.
The successful applicant will have:
• English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent
• Recent work in a school or other organisation working with young people
• Ability to enthuse and motivate students
• Knowledge of school/education provision
• Ability to work effectively with the Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteachers, Key Stage Directors, Year Managers and other staff in the school
• A commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration to achieve results
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities as part of an experienced and outstanding Ofsted team
• A positive environment where students are able to learn and achieve
• A general benefits package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.