Bridge Leader

Shirebrook Academy; Langwith; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirebrook Academy in Langwith seeks a dedicated lead for The Bridge Provision to support SEMH and behaviour improvement, reporting to senior leadership.

The post holder will coordinate provision, monitor attendance and behaviour, contribute to data analysis, liaise with safeguarding and senior staff, and drive CPDL, with 37 hours per week term-time only.

Responsibilities

• To manage and coordinate provision within The Bridge
• To support high expectations and promote good behaviour for all students
• To maintain up to date records of attendance, behaviour and provision of students accessing The Bridge on a daily basis
• To regularly evaluate and review the impact of The Bridge provision
• To contribute to analysis and interpretation of data relating to attendance, behaviour and suspension
• To contribute to the design and delivery of specific programmes to engage students in learning
• To work with individuals and/or small groups of students within The Bridge
• To engage in CPDL and contribute to the delivery of CPDL for others
• To undertake risk assessments as appropriate
• To make a referral, where appropriate, to a relevant Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection
• To prepare written reports and attend meetings including Case Conference, and acting as a lead worker where necessary for identified students
• To work collaboratively with Senior Leaders and Inclusion Staff in implementing a graduated response

Job description

Under the direction of the Vice Principal and Assistant Vice Principal; Behaviour and Attitudes, and working closely with the Assistant Vice Principal; Inclusion and Inclusion Team, to manage, supervise and support students to enable them to successfully access a broad and balanced curriculum through the Bridge Provision which will incorporate Internal Suspension. The post holder will provide stable leadership and coordinate provision and support the Teaching and Learning of students with SEMH and/or behaviour difficulties. Previous applicants need not apply. The successful candidate will be required to:

• To manage and coordinate provision within The Bridge
• To support high expectations and promote good behaviour for all students
• To maintain up to date records of attendance, behaviour and provision of students accessing The Bridge on a daily basis
• To regularly evaluate and review the impact of The Bridge provision
• To contribute to analysis and interpretation of data relating to attendance, behaviour and suspension
• To contribute to the design and delivery of specific programmes to engage students in learning
• To work with individuals and/or small groups of students within The Bridge
• To engage in CPDL and contribute to the delivery of CPDL for others
• To undertake risk assessments as appropriate
• To make a referral, where appropriate, to a relevant Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection
• To prepare written reports and attend meetings including Case Conference, and acting as a lead worker where necessary for identified students
• To work collaboratively with Senior Leaders and Inclusion Staff in implementing a graduated response

This role is for 37 hours per week, term time only. This includes 2 out of 5 INSET days each academic year as directed, with availability to work any or all of remaining 3 INSET days at short notice should the need arise, and for which additional payment will be made. You will be based at Shirebrook Academy, however the role may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.