Children and Families Support Co-ordinator-Chasetown Community School

Chasetown Community School

Children and Families Support Co-ordinator (1 Permanent Full Time Position 37 hours/week)

Salary Range: £26,317-£30507 starting on £26,317

Previous Applicants need not apply.

We are seeking an inspiring, and motivated professional who is dedicated to the ongoing academic, behavioural and personal development of young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Candidates must have excellent organisational skills and proven experience of managing computer systems and entering and retrieving data. Working under the direction of the SLT, the post involves working for Chasetown Community School to liaise with families, professionals, other schools and with Chasetown Community School staff and pupils, both collaboratively and independently to develop systems that will support pupils in their learning and their transitions both into and from Chasetown Community School. You must be able to drive as the post involves home visiting and visits to other schools and other professional meetings.

Located near Burntwood in Staffordshire, Chasetown Community School is a 7-13 middle school providing a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils with a variety of social, emotional and mental health needs.

We set high standards for our staff and our pupils, valuing partnerships with families, professionals and the school community and we work collectively to foster a happy environment providing a sense of security and wellbeing for all.

Starting in January 2020 you will bring a good knowledge of safeguarding legislation, SEND and EHCP’s and proven experience of:-

• Working in environments where situations may be emotionally challenging, especially working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs,

• Developing positive home school relationships, acting as a link between home and school, including home visits
• Developing the roles, within an educational context, of parents and guardians and maintaining regular contact with identified families of pupils who need extra support at home and at school to secure positive family support and involvement
• Helping implement parent/carer self-support groups in school
• Supporting pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc. Implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under direction of SLT
• Working with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.
• Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.
• Under direction of SLT, providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff and schools on pupils’ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence (e.g. Headteacher, transition co-ordinators, etc.).
• Being responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with SLT, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
• As part of the school safeguarding team, preparing relevant reports and attending safeguarding case conferences and core group meetings as directed by the Headteacher

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant school with a strong inclusive ethos
• An opportunity to be part of a school that has the ambition and drive to be outstanding
• Support from a committed, highly professional team who set high standards in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning
• A school that prides itself on encouraging professional development to ensure your success

Applicants need to provide:

• Completed application form AND
• A covering letter (no more than 1 side a4) detailing:
• Ideas about how you might build sound relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and other schools. 
• Ideas for systems you might develop to support transitions both into and out of Chasetown Community School and for developing home school relationships
• Your experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviours  
• Examples of effective behaviour management strategies you have used. 
• Your experience of handling safeguarding issues

• Job description and application form will be available on WMJobs and on school website: www.chasetowncommunity.staffs.sch.uk

• Completed forms with letter of application should be returned to:

office@chasetowncommunity.staffs.sch.uk by the closing date below

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 18^th November 2019

Shortlisting: Monday 18^th November 2019

Tasks and interviews will be held on Friday 29^th November 2019

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the next stage of the selection process which will involve:

• A 10 minute session meeting ‘new’ parents/carers to introduce yourself and the school and completing essential paperwork for a new pupil
• A five minute presentation to the interview panel on how you would like to develop the role, if appointed, during the first 12 months
• A values and beliefs interview lasting about 20 minutes
• a technical interview about your skills to do the job lasting 20 minutes

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.