Safeguarding & Inclusion Mentor

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY; Bromley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Glebe School is seeking a Safeguarding & Inclusion Mentor to join our outstanding secondary special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, including autistic spectrum disorders. The role is 33.75 hours per week on a 39-week term-time contract with a starting salary of £27,102.

Under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will deliver one-to-one and small-group safeguarding and inclusion interventions, build trusted relationships with pupils and

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one safeguarding and inclusion interventions.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils and families.
• Collaborate with staff and external professionals to reduce barriers to attendance and wellbeing.

Job description

(actual starting salary £27,102)

33.75 hours per week

Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of application

Glebe School is looking for a Safeguarding & Inclusion

Mentor to enhance our committed and supportive team.

Glebe is an outstanding secondary special school for

pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex

needs, including autistic spectrum disorders.

We believe in investing in our staff and have a

comprehensive and ongoing CPD programme, offering

opportunities for advancement. We have been awarded

the platinum standard by ‘Investors in People.’

As a member of the Safeguarding Team, the

Safeguarding and Inclusion Mentor will provide

targeted support to vulnerable pupils to help them

feel safe, included and able to engage successfully in

school. Working under the direction of the Designated

Safeguarding Lead, they will deliver one-to-one and

small-group safeguarding and inclusion interventions,

build trusted relationships with pupils and families,

and work closely with staff and external professionals

to reduce barriers to attendance, wellbeing and

Support Staff have a 39-week term time only contract, with hours worked over 38 weeks to allow for a twoweek autumn half term.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse student community and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability.

Our Safeguarding Team have:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Pupil focus as a priority and ability to forge positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• An optimistic, enthusiastic and motivated approach
• A warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils & visitors at all times
• A commitment to contributing to the positive ethos and strategic direction of the school

In return, we can offer you:

• Students who enjoy school and thrive on their broad curriculum and a wide range of activities
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
• A wellbeing day every year
• Appropriate training and continuing professional development relationships
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.