Support Manager - Futures
Chiltern Way Academy Futures, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Pay Range 5 point 12 - 17 £27,711 - £30,060 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
PURPOSE OF JOB
JOB DESCRIPTION-MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communication/Relationship Skills
To promote all methods of communication effectively
The post holder will have the skills to communicate complex information to staff, pupils and family members / carers regarding personal, psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way. This will involve using inter-personal and deescalation skills in situations which can be highly emotional / emotive, sometimes antagonistic and require a satisfactory outcome, e.g. highly agitated pupil
To provide care, support, guidance, discipline and encouragement to the students in our care.
To sponsor and care for all youngsters: offering them fairness, boundaries, compassion and being a positive role model
To do so in a safe and cared for environment.
To work successfully alongside parents, stakeholders and outside agencies in fulfilling responsibilities.
To interact appropriately, sensitively and effectively with all members of the school community and its stakeholders.
To adopt and implement the values and principles of the school policy on Physical Restraint alongside the school’s stated policies on safety, care and control and behaviour management.
To be proactive in maintaining the school environment: taking appropriate action where necessary.
2 Personal, Professional Development
High standards of personal presentation, punctuality and courtesy
Maintaining a comfortable, orderly and stimulating environment
Placing a high value on the students
Having the highest expectations of students
Take an active role in management of student behaviour and performance
Setting meaningful goals for themselves, classes and individual students
Seeking and exploiting opportunities for success and relationship building
A willingness to consistently apply sanctions and discipline in an assertive, measured and fair way, promoting and rewarding pupils when applicable
A desire to improve, develop and progress as a practitioner
A determination to succeed and thrive in the face of at times deeply unsettling, challenging and even upsetting behaviour
A willingness to give freely of time and commit wholly and fully to the post
A willingness to commit fully to the whole of school life
A recognition of the precious opportunities for relationship building that can then enhance learning in the classroom
The necessary resilience and determination to manage challenging behaviour bringing enthusiasm, fun and warmth to the activities offered to the youngsters
Rigorously observing and maintaining the routines and conventions of school life (mealtimes, dispersals etc)
Seeking out new activities, visits and trips that will engage and interest the pupils
Being there at significant moments both in the life of the school and individual pupils
Seeing disciplinary issues through regardless of time or inconvenience and therefore demonstrating commitment and care to the student
Caring about the quality and value of your contribution, being willing to seek support/advice Analysis & Problem Solving
An ability to deal with difficult situations, using complex problem solving skills to interpret, analyse and resolve /diffuse the situation to a satisfactory outcome, e.g. restorative intervention when two pupils fighting/arguing
The post holder will have to advise on complex challenging and high risk behavioural situations to ensure safety of pupils, staff within school and at times the general public or external stakeholders. This may also inform and contribute to the legal, professional framework appropriate to the pupil e.g. LAC reviews, Annual Review Process, etc. Personal Attributes
Have knowledge of the theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of behavioural interventions, procedures and practices relevant to the specialist area e.g. positive & negative reinforcement.
Ability to be a positive part of a successful team.
A calm but positive attitude to all aspects of school life.
A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils.
Ability to foster a feeling of mutual respect in both pupils and adults.
Ability to engender a feeling of control and security within the classroom.
A commitment to the whole of school life.
Vigour, enthusiasm and warmth
Ability to change, adapt, develop and improve Physical Skills
Up to date competency in the Management of Physical Restraint, this training will be provided on commencement of employment. Responsibilities for Human Resources
To work alongside the Line Manager to identify and implement competency development within the Support team.
To have an understanding of and follow the in place Polices & Procedures as set by the Academy, the Governing Body and the Head Teacher Responsibilities for Information Resources
To provide accurate and timely information on behavioural issues to the Head Teacher/Support Lead as and when requested
To support the Support Team in ensuring all staff have adequate skills, knowledge and resources to implement record keeping standards.
Maintain up to date training and basic knowledge in IT skills & Data protection.
Maintain the on-line Bullying system, updating and monitoring of this daily Responsibilities for Research and Development
To participate in specific audit projects related to practice, e.g. audit of behaviours, standards of record keeping and to work with the Line Manager to developing action plans
To utilise research and evidence based practice
To demonstrate professional accountability and effectiveness through day to day practice Health and Safety at Work Act The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work.
The post holder is also required to co-operate with the School ensuring that the statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. Confidentiality
The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Code of Practice on Confidentiality and Data Protection. 4 Attend INSET, appropriate training and relevant meetings as required and participate in the school’s staff performance. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Academy in health and safety matters.
Chiltern Way Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
What the school offers its staff
An exciting life changing careerwith fabulous opportunities!
Be part of something extraordinary!
We don't do ordinary; we are rewriting the future with our cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH.
We are on a mission to turn around the futures of our young people and we are looking for exceptional individuals to help us achieve this.Together we can make a huge positive impact on the lives and life chances of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our amazing school so please contact us and come and see for yourself.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About Chiltern Way Academy Futures
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- Up to 62 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@chilternway.org
- Phone number
- 01296622157
The Chiltern Way Academy is a cutting edge and transformational Special Needs Trust providing high-quality education, care and therapy for the huge range of need that exists across the behaviour spectrum.
Our site in Basingstoke is an Alternative Provision for learners who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of permanent exclusion or have medical needs. We can support up to 42 learners on site and we also offer outreach services to support young people in mainstream schools who are facing barriers to inclusion.
We wish to appoint a Head Teacher at our Futures Campus to be responsible for leading and managing the school day and the leadership of whole school aspects in consultation with the Executive Principal and ELT. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience and a proven track record of making considerable progress in critical school improvement.
Arranging a visit to Chiltern Way Academy Futures
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@chilternway.org.
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