TA3 INCLUSION KEYWORKER

Location

Mckee College House, College House, 73 Breck Road, Poulton, Lancashire, FY6 7AQ (117 on roll)

Tel: 01253 893102
School website: www.mckee.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Mckee College House is a Pupil Referral Unit based in Poulton Le Fylde.  We have capacity for 124 students on roll from within the Fylde and Wyre area.  In partnership with parents, carers and other agencies we aim to provide for students, a safe and stimulating learning environment, creating opportunities for academic and personal success.

We are now looking to appoint two enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Inclusion Keyworkers to join our team.  

Our Inclusion keyworkers should bring a trauma informed approach to the relationships they develop with the students.  Build a shared understanding of the needs of the student and true desire to be an advocate for the students under their care.

The role will involve supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions and being a keyworker to students and families.   

We would be looking for someone with a passion to work with young people who have faced many barriers in their lives.  This role would suit someone with a background in social care or youth work, a current Teaching Assistant or someone who is looking to gain experience in an educational setting before embarking on teacher training or social care degree.

The post is a Grade 6 (£25,979 to £29,777 per annum  The actual salary will be pro rata)

The hours of work are 32.5 per week 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8.30am to 4pm Wednesday, 8.30am to 3pm Friday, term time only with an additional five INSET days.

McKee College House takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and is committed to its responsibility to safeguard and protect the interests and welfare of its children and any successful applicant will be subject to rigorous checks being made, including online.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Andrew Murray, Headteacher on 01253 893102, or via e-mail head@mckee.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

15/07/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.