Positive Engagement Coach at Joseph Norton Academy

Joseph Norton Academy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive colleagues

Wellbeing focused workload

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is seeking a Positive Engagement Coach to design and deliver engaging activities for pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on coordinating programmes across our sites, building partnerships with external organisations, and prioritising pupil wellbeing.

The position offers a competitive salary of £29,997 actual annually, working 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri during term time with a few inset days, within a supportive Wellspring Academy Trust environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and deliver activities to support children in SEMH.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to provide safe and effective provisions across settings.
• Develop networks to ensure high-quality engagement and wellbeing for pupils.

Skills

School experience

SEMH experience

Driving

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

A-Level or Level 3

Job description

About this Role

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.

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.