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Learning Engagement & SEMH Leader - Full-time

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2099-210S
  • Posted:06/09/2022
  • Pay:TPA 14/NJC 14-18 Fringe - £24, 995 - £26,943 (FTE)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/09/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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*applications from suitable candidates who meet the person specification may be shortlisted and interviewed ahead of the closing date

 

Edenbridge Primary School is a 2- form entry school within The Pioneer Academy.  This happy school is at the heart of our local community.  Our school, complete with a nursery and fantastic purpose built EYFS provision, has large grounds and excellent facilities, including a dedicated music room and computing suite.  Our school nurtures and inspires every child to flourish, excel and achieve.  Together with our wider community, we ensure each day is an extraordinary school day. ​ We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team striving for the best for all children. As part of our moral commitment to putting children first, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to be taught by inspirational teachers with the highest expectations.  If this is you, then we would like to hear from you.

 

Edenbridge Primary School is looking to recruit a Learning Engagement & SEMH Leader. This is a term time role (plus 1 week), Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.45am – 3.15pm. The Learning Engagement and SEMH Leader will provide a complementary service to SLT, teachers and other staff, taking a lead across the school in supporting the needs of children who require assistance in overcoming a variety of barriers in order to achieve their full potential, or to successfully access the curriculum. They will explicitly teach children and support all staff with the implementation of strategies to support self-regulation, social and communication skills and SEMH within the classroom

The Learning Engagement and SEMH Leader will work with children whose barriers to learning have significant impact upon their attainment. This will include a range of pupils, but priority given to those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages including:

  • Children with identified SEMH concerns
  • Children who present distressed behaviours
  • Children with social and communication difficulties

Information about the school

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

· A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

· High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

· Excellent CPD opportunities,

· Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

· Access to professional coaching.

· A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

· Termly year group forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

· Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.

· Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Job Contact Information

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.