Required to commence ASAP in September 2024

In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.  “Pupils told inspectors that the best thing about the school is the education that they receive.  They value the purposeful learning environment.  Pupils focus on their work in class and co-operate well with one another.  Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and academic success.  Pupils have pride in their work”.

Details:

We require an enthusiastic and committed person to support the LAC co-ordinator in addressing the needs of LAC students who require particular support to overcome behavioural, emotional or social barriers to learning in order for them to engage fully with learning. In addition, the person will be a support in carrying out some of the statutory provision of reviews for LAC students.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Support the LAC co-ordinator in the delivery of behaviour & nurturing interventions for LAC students. Be a presence to help LAC students to regulate and make the right choices.
• Support and lead on some comprehensive assessments of LAC students to determine those in need of particular support and to target personalised interventions.
• Establish productive working relationships with LAC students.
• Arrange and develop 1:1 and small group mentoring arrangements and provide support for LAC students.
• Deal with correspondence, compilation/analysis/reporting on behaviour, exclusions and making phone calls etc. for LAC students as needed.
• Assist in the collation of information from teaching staff regarding LAC students both before and after the LAC review.
• Support the completion of Personal Education Plans.
• Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection.

What we can offer:

• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Our Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by  a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an application form and further details please contact Cath Geden on 01744 678123, via our website www.stcuthberts.com or email address – hello@stcuthberts.com

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mrs C Twist, Headteacher to hello@stcuthberts.com

Interview date: Monday, 2nd September 2024

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