Wellbeing Leader - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Liberty Training, Ramsgate

Ref:KCC886-7907-96L
Posted:21/03/2024
Pay:£26,000 - £28,000
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:03/05/2024 at 16:00
Interviews:TBC

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We have a number of exciting opportunities to join Liberty College, a growing and thriving organisation who are soon to be expanding into new premises.

Wellbeing Leader is to provide whole college leadership in mental health and wellbeing, including promotion, education, training, initiatives, resources, policies, and procedures, working very closely with the Learning Support Co-ordinator & Pastoral Lead. This vitally important role is central to the promotion and protection of the wellbeing of our whole community as well making sure that we give the best possible support to learners with identified SEND and mental health needs. This is a key leadership role involving collaboration with the SLT and external organisations such as health services and social services. You will be responsible for safeguarding as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and be the main point of contact for behaviour, recognising that unwanted behaviours are often linked to mental health and wellbeing.

You will be a visible leader working alongside the SLT, developing staff, effectively identifying areas for development and ensuring high quality wellbeing support which helps each individual learner to achieve their personal goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to assist in the expansion of a learner-centred organisation which continues to grow year on year. You will be working in an exciting and versatile environment for a fun and supportive organisation that works to make a difference in people’s lives.

You will be accountable to the Headteacher.

Requirements

You will be required to be available for work for 200 days per year (directed time), Monday- Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm, In addition to your directed days, you will be required to work such reasonable additional hours as necessary to complete your tasks. You are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day.

You must have an outgoing, friendly and confident personality with a positive attitude and a passion for helping others. Our team are motivational speakers, inspirers, and energisers who broaden horizons and break down barriers to progression.

At Liberty, we have a learner-centred approach and are looking for someone with the same philosophy. We have a holistic approach to working with our learners, helping them wherever possible with the challenges that life may throw at them, and to join our team, you would need that same outlook.

The Liberty Team have an ‘all hands on deck’ approach, so when you are not fulfilling the elements of your role, you may be required to assist the team in other areas.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner, who is highly efficient and organised with effective communication skills, who can establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organisation and provide efficient and effective support for our learners. The ideal candidate will be kind, calm and positive with a pro-active attitude; a creative problem-solver and hard-working professional with a good sense of humour. You will be learner-centred in your approach, able to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of learners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters. You should be a good team player and work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisation effectiveness.

Information about the school

Liberty Training has been supporting young people aged 16-25 for over a decade, but so many of our learners need better education and support pre-16. We realise that the lives of these young people could have been changed for the better if only there was a school like Liberty out there… so we have decided to create one!

Our specialist post-16 college, Liberty College, has gone from strength to strength over the years and we are at a very exciting stage in our development, where we are branching into key stage 4 by establishing our new high school, Liberty High. This independent school will support SEND learners with a focus on those with SEMH needs.

Liberty High will be established with the same ethos, vision, culture & teaching methods as Liberty College, using fun, friendly and relaxed teaching environments to create a safe space for our learners where they can flourish and grow. We aim to mirror the College environment within our school, treating the learners as adults to encourage independence and prepare them for life after education. You can read more about our college below:

At Liberty College, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. We help young people aged 16-25 develop employability and life skills in a fun and friendly way, using a combination of activities, hands-on learning and unique teaching methods. We embrace opportunities to learn outside the classroom, from paintballing to trips to Disneyland Paris.

Liberty College recently achieved a Good Ofsted grading - http://www.libertygroupltd.co.uk/what-ofsted-say

“Leaders and staff have created a culture which is extremely supportive. Staff ensure that the college is welcoming and there is a calm environment for learners to learn in.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders and staff ensure that learners develop their confidence, independence and mental resilience.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders ensure that learners experience a wide curriculum which helps learners prepare for adulthood in modern Britain.” Ofsted 2022

We have a relaxed atmosphere in our college, and our team aren't like traditional teachers- we are more like motivational speakers or support coaches. We don't just teach skills but are there to help and guide young people in all areas of their life. Our experienced team are down-to-earth and approachable. We understand that each of our learners is unique, and we respect and embrace their individual differences.

We have small group sizes with up to 8 in a group, depending on the needs of the individual learners.

Learner Testimonials

"We have more freedom and we're not treated as children; we're treated as adults. We are treated with respect."

"Liberty is like a little family, we all have differences, and we all accept others, it's a safe place, it feels like a home away from home. There's no ‘one size fits all' approach here- they cater to everyone's needs."

"Liberty is different to other schools and colleges because it gives you a good, bright vibe and you can also chill and relax."

"It was a helpful and positive experience. It was what education should be like."

Staff Testimonials

"I have never worked somewhere as rewarding and supportive as Liberty before. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to make the leap into Post 16 special education. The learners and staff made me feel so welcome when I started. I feel valued and have autonomy. I also have a work-life balance which is a rarity in education".

“I have only been working at Liberty a short time, but working here has been a positive and wonderful experience; the environment and staff have been very supportive and encouraging to allow me to reach my potential, providing me with training, personal support and opportunities for growth and development. I truly enjoy working for Liberty and always inspired by their ethos, approach and vision for the future.”

Find out more about Liberty College - www.libertygroupltd.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will also be subject to an online search.

Liberty and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The DBS (formally CRB) helps employers makes safer recruitment decisions. A number of roles, especially those involving children or vulnerable adults, require a criminal record check. All job offers are subject to successful Enhanced DBS and barred list checks.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we will ask for references prior to interview (subject to consent being given). Our safer recruitment policy can be found on our website and attached below.

We reserve the right to close the advert early so advise early application.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job Contact Information

Name:Reema Koyappalli
Address:Paragon House, Albert Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9HD
Telephone: 01843 446906
Email: recruitment@libertygroupltd.co.uk

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