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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles
  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Term time only - additional non term-time opportunities available

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £34,834 and £36,648

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you class yourself as a compassionate, collaborative and ambitious practitioner with the determination to make a difference?

We want you to join our “Woodlands family” where Ofsted (March 2024) found “staff and pupils get along well and staff want the very best outcomes for pupils”. They described our school as “calm and friendly” where “personalised support is given to those who need it” Developing our offer of personalised support to ensure we meet all the differing needs of our learners is fundamental to the progress we want to make.

This is an exciting time for us as we progress our quality of education to “good” matching all other judgements of “good” in our recent inspection. We are proud of the distance travelled and we want you to join us for the next phase of our journey.

You will be unflappable, have a sense of humour, and be utterly committed to the learners in your care. You will have a strong sense of fairness and know that you are a catalyst to change children’s lives

Woodlands is an amazing place to work, and our learners need someone who is not afraid to have high expectations of what they can achieve academically and socially and will never let that standard drop.

Every one of us plays a key role in supporting our learners to be the best they can be and live the best lives they can.

Does this sound like you?

No SEMH experience is necessary, but a desire to learn and develop is essential.

Permanent

To be successful, you will demonstrate;

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a school or health-related setting, with a focus on well-being.
  • Experience in developing and implementing health and well-being strategies.
  • Experience in managing interventions for mental and physical health support.
  • Experience in delivering well-being interventions and managing small group sessions to promote mental and physical health

  • Strong understanding of the national health agenda for schools and well-being.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
  • Ability to create personalised well-being curricula and supervise colleagues in delivering targeted support.

  • A strong commitment to the values of empathy, integrity, and excellence.
  • Empathy and a genuine passion for promoting well-being.
  • Resilience and professionalism when managing sensitive situations.

What the school offers its staff

Come and make a difference to the life chances of our young people.

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve. 

We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well-designed and individualised curriculum packages.

You will be part of a highly effective, supportive team who readily share best practice amongst the team.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with individual children, young people and their parents. You will find each day rewarding, making the difference, and providing support and nurture for children and parents alike.

You will join us in celebrating success and encouraging all our young people to develop broader life skills, investing in them as a whole child.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.

We offer:

  • Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
  • Career development opportunities including funded NPQs
  • Excellent resources and facilities
  • Significant leadership time on your timetable.
  • A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
  • Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
  • As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 11 schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About Woodlands School

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 16
School size
55 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 16
Phone number
01939232372

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

Arranging a visit to Woodlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk.

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