Positive Engagement Coach

MyNewTerm; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £29,997 annual

Amazing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy, part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, seeks a Positive Engagement Coach to lead activities supporting pupils with SEMH needs. You will coordinate, design and deliver programmes across varied settings, building partnerships to ensure safe and effective provisions.

Ideal candidates have school experience, GCSEs in Maths/English, and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, plus a driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• GCSE Maths and English are required.
• A-Level or Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Driver with access to vehicle and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and deliver activities to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Work with external organisations to establish networks for safe provisions.
• Lead engaging activities across a range of settings to support wellbeing.
• Prioritise workload and wellbeing while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Skills

Experience in a school setting

SEN/SEMH experience preferred

GCSE Maths and English

A-Level or Level 3 qualification

Driver with access to vehicle

Education

A-Level or Level 3 qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Location: Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield until we move to our brand New School in Deighton.

WHO WE ARE

At Joseph Norton Academy (part of the Wellspring Academy Trust), we do school a bit differently. We support wonderful children and young people with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

No two days are ever the same here. Our pupils have ever changing needs due to their diverse backgrounds, which means we adapt, support, and grow together every single day. Above all, the most important things you can bring to this role are patience, empathy, a willingness to learn, and a genuine drive to help our pupils succeed.

We are growing and looking for positive, resilient people to join our supportive team.

Our culture is built on the core values of Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Responsibility, which are reflected in our Ways of Working.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an instructor with creativity and resilience to join us on our journey. In return for your passion and commitment we can offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues and a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing.

As our Positive Engagement Coach you will take the lead in the coordination, design and delivery of activities to support children in a SEMH special school. You will work with a variety of organisations and establish appropriate networks to ensure safe and effective provisions at a range of settings.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience in a school or similar setting
• IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs
• MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English
• A-Level or relevant L3 qualification or experience working at this level
• Car driver with access to vehicle and business insurance

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting salary for this Positive Engagement Coach role is £29,997 actual annual salary working 37 hrs per week.

• Mon-Fri, term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

Find out why our team loves working at Joseph Norton Academy by watching our video.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.