About this role
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated SEMH and Behaviour Specialist who is committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be an expert in supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, using a range of behaviour management, mentoring and intervention strategies to improve engagement, wellbeing and achievement.
The Ideal Candidate will
- Have significant experience working with young people who display social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with a strong understanding of how behaviour can be a communication of unmet need.
- Be an expert in behaviour support, able to implement a range of proactive, restorative and trauma-informed strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement and inclusion.
- Have a proven track record of building trusting, positive relationships with vulnerable and hard-to-reach students, providing effective mentoring and pastoral support.
- Have experience assessing barriers to learning and developing targeted support for students with SEMH, ASD, EAL, literacy difficulties and other additional needs.
- Have experience monitoring, evaluating and adapting interventions to maximise pupil progress, attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of restorative approaches, emotional literacy, resilience-building and strategies that support students to successfully reintegrate into learning.
- Have ELSA training, or equivalent experience in delivering emotional wellbeing and therapeutic-informed interventions.
- Be highly organised, resilient and solution-focused, with the ability to remain calm and effective when supporting students presenting with challenging behaviours.
- Have high expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, and be passionate about helping every student fulfil their potential.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with staff, families, external agencies and other professionals to secure the best outcomes for young people.
- Be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported and able to succeed.
About us
The Nottingham Girls’ Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), based on the outskirts of Nottingham, provides 11-19 education for over 900 pupils. The academy, led by the Executive Principal, David Tungate, has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, they are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women, with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at Nottingham Girls' Academy and now is a very exciting time to join our incredible SEND team.
Research has shown that a single sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, the academy aims to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls.
More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
- Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
- A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
- A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
- Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
- Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
- Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
- Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
- Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
- Dedicated ECT support programme
- Access to savings in childcare costs
- Generous annual leave allocation
- Automatic pay progression
- Free parking on all sites
- Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
- Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.