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SEMH Mentor - Term Time

North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-1106-98S
  • Posted:06/10/2021
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:22/10/2021 at 23:45
  • Interviews:w/c 1st November 2021

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One in six young people have symptoms of a common mental health disorder yet only one in three end up accessing treatment from the NHS.

Do you want to be on the front line of supporting young people to ensure mental health is not a barrier to success?

A passionate, dynamic, evolving alternative provision service want to add the right SEMH mentor to its close knit, dedicated team.

Do you appreciate the impact mental health can have on a young person’s life? Do you understand the need to see beyond negative behaviour and support the young person to manage mental health challenges? Do you want to make sure young people don’t become mental health statistics but are seen as successful members of the community?

We need a SEMH mentor who is able to help our students take the first steps on a life changing journey. Do you have the ability to understand mental health triggers and find the right supportive strategy? Can you provide stability and security so young people can overcome mental health adversity?

The ideal candidate will:

  • know behaviour is a symptom and needs to be unpicked and understood.
  • have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these.
  • have an awareness on the impact that mental health can have on a young person and the barriers it can create.
  • be able to listen and guide to find each individual student’s strength and show them that they are the solution.
  • believe that our students can achieve ANYTHING they want and that we have a responsibility to support them.
  • be proactive, we are not here to fire-fight!
  • know that as a team, we all play a vital role in giving our students opportunities, experiences and, most of all, success!
  • never give up and strive to find positive steps forward, no matter how many barriers a student puts in place.
  • have a creative and flexible approach to working with young people.
  • have a desire to support the well-being, resilience and self-belief of our students.
  • want to grow and develop in this new role.

NWKAPS has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey Ofsted inspection, making exciting and positive strides forward which were recognised it our December 2019. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high quality teaching environment.

Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With new buildings and an expanding SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us.

Once employed you’ll be given excellent support and training as we want to upskills the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

This role maybe full time or part time, we will be flexible for the right applicant.

Information about the school

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub

Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and specialist settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance.

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Our Sheppey School, opening in September, will become our fifth school. There are currently three schools within the Trust, The Limes College, North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) and Will Adams Academy and a further joining in May. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital.

Our Kent & Medway Hub

Sheppey School

This vacancy is for our new Sheppey school opening in September 2024. Our school will initially provide education for up to 115 students. Our school will offer a broad and balanced learning journey for students in Years 7 – 11 with a broad range of vocational qualifications available as well as traditional GCSEs in core subjects. Our aim is to provide pathways which lead to exciting onward opportunities in education or workplaces. We will strive to ensure that all of our students receive additional opportunities in school to become responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults. We pride ourselves in our collaborative work with our local communities, we aim to establish this quickly in Sheppey and are very excited about providing a long-await invaluable education provision for the Island community.

Background to North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS)

NWKAPS is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at North West Kent Alternative Provision Service (NWKAPS) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted – Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people.

Background to Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Murray
  • Address:North West Kent Alternative Provision Service, The Westcourt Centre, Richmond Drive, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4DJ
  • Telephone: 01474 332897
  • Email: kmurray@nwkaps.kent.sch.uk
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.