Student Welfare Coordinator

Student Welfare Coordinator

Location: Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY

Salary: Pay scale WA6-19 to WA6-25 (FTE: £29,623 £34,275) (Actual: £12,740 – £14,741)

Hours: 3 Days Per Week (Wednesday, Thursday & 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

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Childrens Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.

The School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Theyll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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