What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications andProfessional Development
Essential
GCSE English & Maths or Equivalent
Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
ICT Skills
Application
Essential
Well written and well-presented application that addresses the requirements of the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
An ability to work positively with students with learning and/or emotional/social difficulties
Successful experience of working with young people
Successful experience of working as part of a team
An ability to work independently and deal effectively with a wide range of tasks
Capacity to form positive relationships with students, staff and parents
Enthusiasm for becoming involved in the wider life of the school e.g. extra-curricular activities, residentials, school visits etc
Desirable
Experience of successful record keeping
Successful experience of working with external agencies supporting young people
Personal Qualities
Essential
Good health, punctuality and attendance record.
Appearance to inspire confidence in community and students.
A resilient, good humoured approach to dealing with range of different situations and people.
Confidentiality
An ability to remain calm under pressure
What the school offers its staff
• Providinga rich and creative teaching and learning community
• Providing a safe and caring environment
• Investing in ourselves to ensure everyone achieves success
• Respecting and valuing everyone and embracing diversity
• Building strong partnerships within our local community
• Continually preparing to meet future challenges
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.