Wellbeing Support Officer, Shenstone Lodge School

Are you looking to make a difference to the life chances of students that struggle with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)?

Do you want to work in a dynamic, forward thinking school?

Shenstone Lodge is a successful split site school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.  The Shenstone Lodge  site is situated on the outskirts of Shenstone village , educating and supporting  predominantly KS1 and KS2  students (we have up to 8 Y7 students on site) . 

Shenstone Lodge School  joined The Manor Hall Academy Trust on 1^st July 2020. 

To support an exciting period of growth we are looking to appoint a Well Being Support Team Officer  to support the educational, behavioural  and pastoral needs of our Primary  age students, in an environment that is both stimulating and supportive.  The successful candidate will need to be a team player as well as being able to use their own initiative to  successfully manage students who exhibit behaviours that challenge.

You will be calm under pressure, resilient, confident, curriculum aware  and   have experience of successfully managing and supporting primary students proactively, and in some instances reactively.  You will be able to deescalate volatile situations to ensure that students engagement in learning is maximised.

We are looking for a dedicated and inspired individual who can contribute to our journey towards outstanding.

School visits are actively encouraged after 2.30pm and can be arranged with Ian Mitchell  on 01543 480369.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post requires a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to: SIPS Education Limited via email at hr@sips.co.uk or by telephone on 0121 296 3000. You can also visit the school website at www.shenstonelodge.co.uk.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Hours:  37 hours, term time + 5 INSET Days

Grade: Grade 7 pts 15-22 (£23541 - £27041 pro-rata, per annum) Actual salary is £20,248 - £23,258

Location: Shenstone Lodge School, Birmingham Road, Shenstone, Staff WS14 0LB

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st April 2021

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th May 2021  (face to face with  necessary measures in place)