Vacancies
St Botolph's CE Academy
Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer
Salary Range: Grade 7 (SCP 19-23)
Required from September 2024
We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer, to join our dedicated and supportive staff team in September 2024. The key purpose of this role is to work alongside our Senior Leadership team to ensure that all children are safe from harm, confident and resilient, have good self-esteem, are able to access education, have high aspirations and can develop positive relationships with others.
At this key time in the Academy’s rapid development, we require an enthusiastic and committed individual who will support our pupils, particularly those who need additional help, to overcome any barriers to learning. Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the number of pupils with SEND, including those who need more support with their social, emotional and mental health needs and therefore wish to expand our team in order to support all our pupils in the best way that we can.
The post will require the successful candidate to:
- act as the first point of contact regarding disclosures, assessing and taking action as necessary
- administer all aspects of child protection to ensure a consistent approach and completion
- prepare reports for external professionals
- attend meetings where appropriate
- work with parents and carers to promote good attendance and punctuality across school
- complement the professional work of teaching and support staff by taking responsibility for implementing the Trust Attendance Policy and improve the attendance of all pupils
- support the school in raising attendance, investigating persistent absences and improving punctuality
- support the implementation of strategies to promote the regular and punctual attendance of all students
- work with pupils and families whose attendance is a barrier to performance
- assist the Strategic Attendance Lead with the recording, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of attendance data
- support individual or groups of pupils who may experience difficulties in accessing classroom learning
We are seeking a person with good standards of numeracy and literacy skills and patience. A background in social services and/or child protection or safeguarding within schools is desirable. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
We are seeking to appoint someone who:
- Is committed to supporting the holistic development of all pupils
- Is a team player who has a positive attitude
- Has high expectations of children as well as themselves
- Has good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors
- Has experience of working with families and children with additional needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding
- Is committed to ongoing professional development
- Is committed to maintaining positive parent partnerships and will support the ethos of our Church school
- Is dedicated to helping our children ‘find their fantastic’ at St Botolph’s CE Academy
We can offer you:
- Leadership who have an open-door policy and are visible in school
- The support and expertise of a committed and passionate teaching team and Trust
- Pupils with good behaviour and an eagerness to learn within an environment where we are always striving to improve
- A happy and caring school community
- A commitment to support your continued professional development, both within school and through the Trust
- An atmosphere of humour, warmth and welcome every day
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone if you want to make an appointment and look at our website and ‘X’ page to gain an insight to life at our Academy.
If you wish to apply for the position, please complete the application and return by email to the Business Manager eharris@stbotolphsacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 9th July at 9am
Interviews: Monday 15th July
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
TEMPORARY SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT x 2
Salary Range: SCP 5-6
26.5hrs
Required to start September 2024
We are seeking to appoint two SEND Teaching Assistants, to start in September 2024.
At this key time in the Academy’s rapid development, we require two ambitious, determined and committed individuals to secure further positive outcomes for our young people, staff, families, and the wider community. Through good practice, enthusiasm for learning and the ability to inspire and motivate others, you will harness the key strengths and energy of this Christian Academy. The posts will provide opportunities to establish innovative ways of supporting and developing learning, underpinned by firm Christian values, as well as allowing the development of creative approaches and solutions which will further raise standards and create a climate of success for everyone.
Both positions will involve supporting in the classroom with SEND children working with a small group or on a 1:1 basis. Both positions are temporary linked to SEND funding. The positions will allow the successful candidate to work under the guidance of the SENDCO to implement and oversee agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include supporting those who require detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will also involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
Visits to the school are possible. Please telephone if you want to make an appointment and look at our website and ‘X’ page to gain an insight to life at our Academy.
If you wish to apply for the position, please complete the application and return by email to the school Business Manager eharris@stbotolphsacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th July 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 17th July 2024
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
SEN EDUCATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT
To Start: September 2024
Salary: Scale SCP 5/6 Actual Salary £14638 to £14883 (27 ½ hrs)
Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 3.20pm (1hr for lunch) Term Time only
Enhance Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at St Michael’s CE Academy. The ideal
candidate will be a professional who is committed to supporting children to be the best they can be.
We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued with
a distinctive and inclusive ethos. At St Michael’s we believe that everyone matters. Each child is a unique and, like a
tree, we all have the potential to grow and flourish. We are constantly striving to provide high-quality learning
opportunities which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils with the vision of our church school.
The successful candidate will have:
✓ a calm, caring, sensitive nature with a good sense of humour
✓ previous experience working with children within a school environment
✓ the ability to communicate well, with good interpersonal and organisational skills
✓ a professional manner at all times
✓ willing to contribute ideas and share good practice
✓ committed, enthusiastic, professional and able to work as part of a team
✓ have a commitment to continuing professional development
✓ support the Christian Ethos, vision and values of the school.
We can offer you:
✓ a warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers, support
staff and governors
✓ opportunities to develop professionally and grow in your role
✓ a genuine opportunity to make a difference.
To find out more about the Academy please visit our website: www.stmichaelsceacademy.org.uk
We only accept applications made on the Enhance Academy Trust Application Form. Application forms can be found
on the school website or alternately, please email: sbm@stmichaelsceacademy.org.uk
The completed forms should be returned to Rhona Denton, School Business Manager, St Michael’s CE Academy,
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield. WF1 9JA
Closing date: Monday 8th July 2024 at 3.00pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th July 2024
Interviews: Friday 12th July 2024