East Staffs Key Stage 3 Inclusion Unit c/o ABBOT BEYNE SCHOOL LINNELL BUILDING, OSBORNE STREET BURTON ON TRENT, STAFFS. DE15 OJL Tel: (01283) 759007 Headteacher: Mrs A L Stoddart BA (Hons), NPQH, MBA Student Behaviour Support Officer Grade 6 (one year contract initially) Required for Easter 2020 (or as soon after as possible) This is an exciting opportunity to lead our pilot work. As a collaboration between Four East Staffordshire schools and Staffordshire CC DIP we are seeking to improve the education and life chances of students in our schools who are struggling to engage with education. Our schools are Abbot Beyne, Paget High School, John Taylor High School and Paulet High School. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective Student Behaviour Support Officer to set up and lead our new Key Stage 3 Inclusion Unit. The main responsibilities in this post are working with a small number of students from our four schools with the aim to improve their behaviour in a twelve week cycle so they can successfully return to their home school. This is an excellent opportunity for inspirational, enthusiastic and well-qualified staff to join our ambitious teams. This role will provide support for students who are struggling to fully engage in education. The successful candidate will support students on issues including behaviour, self-regulation, engagement and attendance. The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents is imperative in ensuring that effective pastoral support is provided for all students. Previous experience working with young people facing barriers to learning will be advantageous for the role. Application forms and details are available from the Headteacher’s PA on 01283 759131 or e-mail [email protected] or on our school web-site – www.abbotbeyne.staffs.sch.uk Our Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Closing Date – 9th March 2020 Midday .