What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential • GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English (C) • A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) and/or demonstratable equivalent practical work experience (C/A/I) • Willingness to undertake relevant training focused on the Children’s Service’s needs (A/I) • Proven experience working with children and their families (A/I/R) • Proven experience working in multi-cultural contexts (A/I/R) • Proven experience working with challenging people and in challenging circumstances (A/I/R) • Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I/R) • Strong interpersonal skills (A/I/R) • Proven ability to work effectively as a team (A/I/R) • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (A/I/R) • Excellent communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R) • Strong ICT skills to support the role (A/I/R) • Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I/R) • Excellent time management and organisational skills (A/I/R) Desirable • Relevant safeguarding qualifications (C) • Proven experience working with multi agencies (A/I/R) • Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C/A) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
The Academy is currently rated as a good school by Ofsted (2020) but we aspire to become outstanding and the outcomes for our students show a commitment to providing excellence for all.
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As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
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.