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DSL, Behaviour & Student Wellbeing Lead - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Lighthouse School, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-6110-16L
  • Posted:15/03/2022
  • Pay:£23,033 to £40,405
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:15/04/2022 at 14:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

To assist and support the Principal with the management of all school staff, voluntary staff and support staff accompanying learners from Acorn Homes, as necessary.

Salary

£23,033 to £40,405 based on Kent pay range 7 to 10 depending on experience (Main Pay Spine 1 to 6 for a qualified teacher applicant)

Main Purpose of the Job:

  • To ensure that:
  • The safeguarding of all students is paramount in the school.
  • Communication concerning safeguarding is clearly logged and passed onto external stakeholders.
  • Behaviour is monitored regularly in the school and additional support mechanisms are put into place to support students to behave in a positive way.
  • The best possible outcomes are achieved for learners across the school.
  • Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, as a member of the extended leadership team.
  • Hold responsibility for the implementation, review and evaluation of social inclusion practices, policies and procedures at the school;
  • Be responsible for the implementation, review and evaluation of safeguarding, health and safety and pastoral care practices, policies and procedures.
  • Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position.
  • Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of students;

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To be the designated safeguarding lead for the school.
  • Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a productive and safe learning environment.
  • Lead and Manager the pastoral and wellbeing team.
  • Liaise with parents and attend meetings to ensure parents are fully informed and can take joint responsibility for supporting their childs behaviour.
  • Work within the code of practice relating to special educational needs;
  • Update own and colleagues knowledge of statutory changes.
  • Communicate regularly with colleagues and give support and advice when requested.
  • Update relevant policies when required and ensure procedures are followed;
  • Collaborate with other schools, and the local community as a means of sharing good practice.

Information about the school

We are a small non-maintained specialist school created to provide an inclusive and therapeutic learning environment for young people, aged 8-18, who are unable to access mainstream education and where the primary need is support for SEMH.

We aim to bridge the gap created by time lost in education by offering a personalised learning programme for our learners, who have frequently experienced disrupted education leading to disengagement, challenging behaviours and/or exclusions from a mainstream environment.

We aim to encourage our youngsters to re-engage in educational opportunities which meet their individual needs by means of one to one support, small group tuition or other interventions.

The Lighthouse School promotes enjoyment in learning through its own alternative and flexible curriculum which leads to opportunities to gain nationally accredited awards and qualifications.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Sarah Baker
  • Address:Northdown House, Northdown Park Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TP
  • Telephone: 01843 808454
  • Email: hr@ahgroup.org
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.