The successful candidate must be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and be able to work as part of a skilled team within an organised and disciplined environment supporting children and their families.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Working closely with the Head of Pastoral Care, Principal/Head of School, Senior Leadership Team, SEND Team and Admin Team to support the academic well-being, achievement, attendance and behaviour of students.
• Working within the Pastoral Department to support the learning and behaviour of students who have been removed from lessons in accordance with the school discipline policy and procedure and to provide intervention as necessary to support progress.
• Communicate directly with parents, guardians and carers in relation to progress, behaviour, safety, attendance, medical and well-being concerns.
• Ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children, particularly our most vulnerable including those with special educational needs or those that are in care.
• Parental engagement- creating and supporting activities to engage with parents in school.
• Carrying out First Aid.
• Working with external agencies and other bodies to ensure a holistic approach is taken to meet the needs of pupils and their families.
• Working closely with the SLT and SENDCo on all aspects of safeguarding and child protection matters, assisting and supporting the work of the (Deputy) Designated Safeguarding Lead.

About the School

Deeplish is an academy right at the heart of the Deeplish community in Rochdale, we are a two form entry school with 450 children on role. We work really hard to do everything that we can to support our children and families.

When you visit us, you will find a very inclusive culture where everyone is valued and listened to. Our children and staff are fantastic and have a real love for learning. We have a reputation for being a friendly, caring and successful school.  The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our schools is expected to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

An online presence check is carried out on all interviewees prior to interview.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Next Steps

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy, please contact Mrs Stokes to arrange a suitable date and time.

Closing date: for applications is Thursday 9th January 2025 at Midnight

Interview and Assessment Date:   provisionally booked for Wednesday 22^nd January 2025