BEHAVIOUR MENTOR

Location

Shaftesbury High School, Weldbank Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NQ (125 on roll)

Tel: 01257 249803
School website: www.shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Shaftesbury High School is a highly successful Pupil Referral Unit with a capacity for 125 pupils. We were deemed 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2019. The school is divided into ASPIRE and OASIS. ASPIRE caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools in Chorley and South Ribble areas or are on interventions to address behavioural issues. OASIS caters for KS3 and KS4 pupils who have been medically referred for an intervention place from their mainstream school.

Our vision and aspiration for all pupils is equal in that we aim to equip them with the skills, knowledge and resilience to make the most of their next steps, whether that be a mainstream setting or college, apprenticeship or training.

The staff team are fully committed to ensuring that every pupil is given every opportunity to succeed within a safe and inspiring environment. We require a Behaviour Mentor for KS3 and KS4 pupils. We welcome applications from experienced personnel who have a passion for and a proven track record of successfully working with pupils with behavioural issues and have experience of working with pupils to the National Curriculum standards. We require a proven track record in a commitment to keeping all children safe in education.

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

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The contract will be for 37 hours per week.
This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent and pro rata salary is stated based on 37 hours per week. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. We offer free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that this vacancy is closing on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 12 noon.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or above qualification

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Evidence of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Please see person specification

Desirable Qualifications

As above

Essential Experience

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024)

Experience of working with children

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Please see person specification

Desirable Experience

Experience of administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Please see person specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Margaret Kavanagh, SBM on 01257 249803

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.