SECLUSION UNIT MANAGER

 Salary: Grade 4 SCP 8-10 FTE £30,717.00 - £31,611.00 (Actual salary £26,274 - £27,039.71 - negotiable for the right candidate)

Hours:  36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only)

"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents’ cascade throughout the community." - OFSTED

 Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. As a school, we continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school.  This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.  We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources.

 Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our pupils benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas, plus an onsite gym and ample free parking.

 We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our pupils can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue, through hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence throughout our broad curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, whilst also ensuring that both pupils and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom. 

 We are looking for an enthusiastic Seclusion Unit Manager who has the skills, enthusiasm and organisation to run our Seclusion Unit. This vital role will help to ensure that all pupils are fully prepared to return to mainstream lessons and do not demonstrate further behaviour that fails to meet our high expectations.

 We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children either informally (as a helper / volunteer) or formally (as part of paid employment) in a disciplined setting;
• Experience working with pupils who have problems managing their behaviour;
• A good standard of general education to at least A level or equivalent;
• Good communication skills, (written / verbal);
• Good planning and organisational skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Sensitivity and patience.

 We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

• Cycle to Work scheme;
•  An environment of providing the resources required for the benefit of our pupils;
• Staff Mentoring;
•  Staff car park on-site;
• Brand new fully refurbished Fitness Suite;
• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
•  A staff well-being programme, including active Mental Health first-aiders.

 We would be delighted to hear from you if you believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey. Please contact us if you wish to arrange a tour of the school or speak with the Principal.

Closing date:  Please be aware that we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the application deadline.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk.