Maternity Cover - Behaviour Coach

Workington Academy; Stainburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Workington Academy is seeking a dedicated mentor and pastoral support worker to help students overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with pupils, families, teaching staff and external agencies to support attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, enabling each student to reach their full potential.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks term time plus 2 weeks non-term time, and is maternity cover.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, consistent and resilient when managing challenging situations.
• Understands safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Committed to supporting all students to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students.
• Work proactively with students to improve behaviour, engagement and attitudes to learning.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies and interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress against agreed targets.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Assist with attendance improvement strategies and safeguarding procedures as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.

Job description

• Hours of work: 37
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday
• Term weeks: 38 weeks term time + additional 2 weeks non-term time
• Contract: Maternity cover

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, develop positive behaviour and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to provide targeted intervention and support for pupils whose behaviour, attendance or wellbeing may be impacting upon their educational progress.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to identified students.
• Work proactively with students to improve behaviour, engagement and attitudes to learning.
• Support the implementation of behaviour strategies and interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress against agreed targets.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Assist with attendance improvement strategies and safeguarding procedures as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Can establish positive and professional relationships with students and families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, consistent and resilient when managing challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is committed to supporting all students to achieve success.

What We Can Offer

At Workington Academy and Cumbria Education Trust, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.