Pupil Support Manager
Hours:37hours per week term time plus two weeks including five INSET days (40 working weeks per year)
Scale:KSE Actual Salary £24,169 - £25,787
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Pupil Support Manager due the retirement of the current postholder. The main aspects of this role include the following:
* Monitoring and tracking attendance, identifying causes for concern, and working with pupils, parents and external agencies to promote regular attendance
* To oversee the co-ordination and admin support of the Annual Review (EHCP) cycle. To ensure the smooth scheduling of Annual Reviews and completion in line with statutory timelines
* To work with our NHS colleagues and families in writing individual Health Care Plans for pupils and requested annual updates
* Ensuring the smooth transition of new pupils joining The Beacon
The successful candidate willjoin our central services team and will need to build relationships and work with external agencies such as KPAS, Local Authority Virtual Schools Teams, Social Workers, NHS and other external school colleagues. Within The Beacon community you will build strong relationships with all families and carers, class-based staff and our Multi Agency Support Team.
This role would suit an experienced FLO, SENDCO Assistant or Pastoral Support Assistant. This role is integral to supporting the young people in our community to thrive.
The benefits of working at The Beacon include:
* a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
* an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
* on-site parking
* great Local Government Pension scheme
* wellbeing days
* extensive training
* opportunities to gain qualifications
* confidential staff counselling service
* a wellbeing app and platform
* annual flu vaccinations
* employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
The Beacon as a whole school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic development and successes. We will collectively not let anything stand in the way of developing the best possible experiences and pathways for our pupils. At The Beacon you will find you are amongst like-minded people who are willing to commit to this challenge for our exceptional young people.
The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
If you are interested in the position, then we would really welcome a conversation and a visit to the school where a member of the Senior Leadership Team would be pleased to spend some time with you. Please contact Katie Lonergan, HR Manager on 01303 847555 or emailhr@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk
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