Senior Behaviour Support Manager to start 5th Sept 2022

Actual starting salary: £20,707 - for full time 37 hours – Term Time only).

The desired hours of work: 37 hours Mon, Tues & Thurs: 8.30-4.30 pm, Wed: 8.30-5.00 pm, Fri: 8.30-3.30pm

(We would consider a minimum of 30 hours/week Term Time only 8:45-15:15 Mon-Fri)

We have an exciting opportunity for a someone to join Hednesford Valley High School to further develop behaviour management strategies and have a positive impact on the student’s wellbeing and future pathways.  This year we have implemented restorative conversations, giving students the opportunity to discuss when things have gone wrong and the impact this has had.  You will be integral in ensuring the consistency of Restorative Practice across the school leading to positive relationships with students and staff.

Hednesford Valley High is a generic secondary special school catering for a wide range of students.  As Behaviour Support Manager you will connect directly with the brilliant students, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education.  This role involves working with students, staff, families and professionals to support good behaviour in the school and in the community.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills to work with a wide range of SEN students
• Have the energy, passion and commitment to improve behaviour outcomes for all students, with a genuine interest in the whole development of every child
• Have a passion for encouraging students’ engagement within the education process by supporting behaviour for learning
• Role model positive relationships with staff and students
• Be confident in using ICT systems to monitor and log information and produce analytical reports to present to the Senior Leadership Team
• Want to work as part of a team to develop strategies to support students to change their behaviour
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Have high standards for students and themselves
• Be involved in physical intervention at times (training will be provided)

We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.  Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.  We can offer:

• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• An induction and mentoring package
• Opportunities for CPD

To apply for this position please download and complete the application form and email back to l.fox@hvh.staffs.sch.uk. The application pack is available to download on the school website: www.hvh.staffs.sch.uk. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Louise Fox on 01543 423714.

Deadline for applications is 10:00 am on 23^rd May 2022

Interviews will take place on 8^th June 2022

Application Pack

Inclusion Assistant – Permanent Position 37 hours (LRC) 

Hours of work – 37 hours per week (Term Time only) but can be flexible.  We require staff who can work during school times (actual salary will be pro-rata to the contracted hours).  To start 05/09/2022.

This is an exciting new opportunity for an Inclusion Assistant to join the team at Hednesford Valley High.

The role involves working in the Learning Resource Centre working 1:1 or 1:2 with students on a range of subjects.

• You will be carrying out interventions to develop social skills and life skills.
• You will link with Subject Teaching staff to collect materials and return to them for feedback.
• You will be involved in supporting early entry to school and support in after-school clubs.

We require a flexible and creative individual who:-

• Has very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
• Has NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Has excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
• Can use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
• Can act as Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff.
• This person may be involved in personal care.

• Has a passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students in a special school.

We offer you: -

* A strong motivated team

* Excellent training opportunities and a mentor to support you

* Staff well-being support.

If you think you can make a difference at Hednesford Valley High School and work with staff, students and the Governing Body to excel, then this is the position for you.

• Deadline for applications:         10:00 am on 6th June 2022
• Interview:                                   Tuesday 14th June 2022

Application Pack

Classroom Support Assistant 1:1 Support (C.A.L.S.)

To start 05/09/2022.  Hours of work: 37 hours but can be flexible.  We require staff who can work during school times (actual salary will be pro-rata to the contracted hours).

We require 2 Classroom Support Assistants (Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor) to join the team at Hednesford Valley High.

Job 1

To work with students with SEN in a classroom.  This could involve working 1:1 with an ASC student and with small groups in the classroom or the Learning Resource Centre.  You will be required to monitor the progress of individual students and carry out intervention work to support learning and social skills.  You will be required to prepare resources or support in after-school clubs.

Job 2

To work with a student on a 1:1 basis who requires suction and support with PEG feeding (training will be given).  This role also involves support with communication and learning and working with other SEN students in the group and the classroom.

We require a flexible and creative individual who:-

• Has very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
• Experience of working in a school.
• Has NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Has excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
• Can use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
• Can act as Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff.
• This person will occasionally be involved in supporting students with their personal care if required.
• Has a passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students in a special school.
• A team player who is able to work collaboratively with others.
• This role can change to work across the school/sites with other student groups if required.

We offer you: -

* A strong motivated team

* Excellent training opportunities and a mentor to support you

* Staff well-being support.

• Deadline for applications:         10:00 am on 6th June 2022
• Interview:                                   Tuesday 14th June 2022

Application Pack