INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

The GORSE Academies Trust; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher/local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking an Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer to join our Inclusion Team. You will support safeguarding systems, mentor students and promote welfare to help learners achieve their potential.

Reporting to the Inclusion and Safeguarding Leader, you will work with families, staff and agencies to secure positive outcomes and contribute to a culture of high expectations and care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Clean UK driving licence required.
• Knowledge of EHCP and SEMH processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding and inclusion systems on a day-to-day basis under the Inclusion Leader.
• Provide intervention, mentoring and pastoral support to students.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Pastoral support

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer to join our committed Inclusion Team. This is a key role within the Academy, focused on ensuring that all students are safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Working under the direction of the Inclusion and Safeguarding Leader, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of safeguarding and inclusion systems, providing effective intervention, mentoring and pastoral support to students. They will play a vital role in promoting student welfare, managing safeguarding concerns, supporting students with additional needs, and working closely with families, staff and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for young people. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students and contributing to a culture of high expectations, inclusion and care.

Potential Applicants Should Have

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• A full clean UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of EHCP and SEMH processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed.

What We Offer You

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About Us

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was again recognised by Ofsted and demonstrated within our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, as we deliver high quality education for each and every student.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at The Ruth Gorse Academy.