Our opportunity
We are looking to recruit an individual to join one of our support staff teams, who has a flexible approach to supporting students and to play a key role in the continued development of pastoral support strategies in the Sixth Form working as part of the safeguarding and wellbeing team as well as wider teams within the Sixth Form
The role will encompass the following;
· To lead on and provide social and emotional and mental health support for students.
· To support student attendance, progress, and engagement in a range of contexts
· To support student achievement and retention and support the role of teaching and support staff.
Experience of working with young people with additional needs, general educational qualifications at level three and good communication and organisational skill are needed. We welcome applications from those who are qualified Designated Safeguarding Deputies or willing to undertake training.
We can offer:
A hardworking and committed department
An excellent learning environment
Fantastic students
High quality professional development and support
Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people
The role is 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Longley Park Sixth Form and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy to meet the outstanding student body.
Want to find out more? To arrange an informal chat please contact Matthew Fieldsend by email MFieldsend@brigantiatrust.net .
Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.
Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found here Policies and Procedures - Longley Park Sixth Form