Rastrick High School · Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join our support team. We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential. You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do. CORE PURPOSE To be a visible presence, supporting positive student behaviour around the school during lessons, before and after school and when required, during lunch and break time To provide leadership and operational management to an assigned Key Stage or Year Group to enable the school to operate with a safe and calm learning environment To mentor and be accountable for the progress of a targeted group of pupils’, to enable them to make outstanding academic progress throughout their time at school To support the implementation of strategies that improves student attendance To support and implement the climate for learning policy To collaborate on the implementation of programmes that support identified students, working in partnership with other support and SEN staff To support the delivery of programmes, which focus on students’ attitudinal and academic development, as identified through relevant evaluation and improvement planning MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To be the first point of contact to students and parents through contact by phone or face to face meetings. To record and maintain accurate student records, in line with Data Protection legislation and school policy and procedures. To mentor and build relationships with pupils’ and families who are eligible for the pupil premium and /or are identified as vulnerable and/or disadvantaged. To work with families to enable strong and trusting relationships to be built over the time identified students are at the school. To act as a role model and actively demonstrate understanding of school policy and procedures to students, staff and parents. To support process and procedures that monitor attendance and welfare. Where required liaise with other staff to undertake home visits, contacting parents and attending other key meetings. Develop an understanding of student tracking systems that are used across the school so learners and their parents are informed and advised appropriately throughout their learning. To use, model and evaluate effective practice and quality assure the processes and systems of self-review, student reviews and working with other staff and agencies who support students (including Local Authority and Government Agencies, Health and Children’s Services, Voluntary Groups, Parent & Carer Organisations) to ensure effective communication concerning the maintenance of student’s well-being. To support and contribute to improvements in be