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Positive Engagement Coach

Joseph Norton Academy · Huddersfield · Kirklees

Job description

Positive Engagement Coach
Grade 9 £29,997- £32,476
Term Time + 5 inset days 37 hrs p/w

THE ROLE We are looking for an instructor with creativity and resilience to join us on our journey. In return for your passion and commitment we can offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues and a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing. As our Positive Engagement Coach you will take the lead in the coordination, design and delivery of activities to support children in a SEMH special school . You will work with a variety of organisations and establish appropriate networks to ensure safe and effective provisions at a range of settings.

THE CANDIDATE

  • Experience in a school or similar setting

  • IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

  • MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English

  • A-Level or relevant L3 qualification or experience working at this level

  • Car driver with access to vehicle and business insurance

SALARY/ HOURS
Starting salary for this Positive Engagement Coach role is £29997 actual annual salary working 37 hrs p/w Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust

ABOUT US Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people

We are recruiting ahead of a significant expansion that will see the school move from Scissett to Deighton an excellent time to be joining us ready for this exciting move. If you are a committed and passionate individual who is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply.

Next Steps
For more information please refer to the job description attached.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If this post isn't suitable then please review our other vacancies. You can find these here.
We have the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

About this school

Joseph Norton Academy

Academy special converter · Ages 7–16

Not rated
Pupils
61
Avg teacher salary
£53,452
Pupil:teacher ratio
3.8:1
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JU