Isolation Manager
We are seeking to appoint a positive and dynamic Isolation Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our Isolation Room ensuring that pupils are effectively supervised, that high standards of behaviour are maintained and that pupils learning is maximised.
The Isolation Room is a key part of the school behaviour management system. It serves to help pupils modify any unacceptable behaviours and to promote positive attitudes and values in line with the ethos of the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to a good standard with a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- Have the ability to motivate and assist pupils with their learning
- Have the ability to manage the emotional demands of working with young people with a wide range of behavioural, social and emotional issues
- Have the ability to remain positive under challenging circumstances
- Have a knowledge and understanding of strategies to remove barriers to learning.
- Be able to establish relationships with pupils, colleagues and other professionals.
- Have good organisation and time management skills
- Have excellent communication skills
- Experience of working in a school or similar educational setting is desirable but not essential.
Essential qualities for all applicants include amongst other things:
- The ability to effectively communicate with children/young people, school staff and outside agencies.
- The ability to develop and deliver training and induction to staff with regards to behaviour management systems.
- The ability to work with children/young people exhibiting challenging and severe behavioural difficulties.
- An understanding of child development and learning including Special Educational Needs and also Child Protection Procedures
- Experience of mentoring and one to one support with young people, including those with challenging behaviour.
(Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details)
In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment.
Please note that only applications submitted on the Kirklees or TES application form will be accepted. We do not accept CVs.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
An application pack with further details may also be obtained from our website:
The closing date for applications is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 13 July 2020, with virtual interviews likely to take place on Wednesday 15 July 2020
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs F Sharp, PA to the Head Teacher at the school: fsharp@w-h-s.org.uk
Or by post to:
Westborough High School
Stockhill Street
Dewsbury
WF13 2JE
13 July 2020, 9:00 AM
Important Information
This vacancy is closed to applications.