Student Welfare Coordinator
Location : Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY
Salary: Pay scale WA6:19 to WA6:25 (FTE: A GBP 29,623 : A GBP 34,275) (Actual: A GBP 12,740 : A GBP 14,741)
Hours : 3 Days Per Week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Term time only, 18 hours, 8.00am:4.00pm (unpaid lunchbreak of 30 mins per day)
The School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Multi Academy Trust.
The Role
They are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. They require a Student Welfare Co:ordinator to work term time only, 3 days per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
You would report to the Assistant Headteacher and be working as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote the welfare and well:being of students by ensuring good behaviour and the provision of a safe environment. Promoting very high standards of safeguarding by working directly with all stakeholders, including students, staff, parents and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities
* To work as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote a safe and calm school environment
* To be a Deputy DSL and undertake any responsibilities associated with that role; attending multi:professional meetings or completing referrals to Childrens Services
* To signpost parents to parenting course opportunities if appropriate
* To work with families as and when needed to support their children
* Help to improve student attendance and late arrivals
* To listen and offer support to students on problems, issues and concerns. Give the student a forum to talk about worries in a confidential and non:judgemental environment. Provide emotional support and strengthen self:esteem.
* To assist the Pastoral Support Team in maintaining good behaviour across the school
* To complete Early Help Assessments in line with the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership
* To undertake Graded Care Profile assessments
* To represent the views of the school at Safeguarding/Child Protection meetings/Child In Need meetings as directed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
* To work within an Equal Opportunities and anti:discriminatory framework
* To attend and participate in training to ensure professional development and competence
Skills and Qualifications
* Numerate and literate to GCSE or equivalent standard
* Knowledge of child development.
* An insight into the needs of young children and their parents
* An understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
* A working knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989, particularly in relation to Child Protection and a working knowledge of the Assessment Framework and Human Rights Legislation.
* High standard of communication, both verbal and written, including appropriate record keeping.
* Ability to facilitate discussion and lead small group sessions.
* Commitment to anti:discriminatory practice.
* Emphatic, patient, supportive, diplomatic.
* Willing to learn and accept suggestions for improvement.
* Able to work with other professionals.
Benefits
* Amazing students who want to learn
* A brand new, state of the art, English classroom
* Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
* A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
* A range of evidence:informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
* A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
* A welcoming and supportive staff community
* Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Trust.
* External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters applications and aspiring senior leaders development programme
* On site car parking
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
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