Inclusion Officer

The Governors of St Nicholas Catholic High School are looking to appoint an Inclusion Officer to become part of, and further strengthen our fantastic Pastoral team. It is an exciting time for St. Nicholas Catholic High School as we open a new Inclusion Room to support our inspirational young people with the aims of educating students on their behaviour and improving attendance. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in the formation of this new provision.

We are an excellent Catholic school with a fantastic reputation for the very highest of standards, with outstanding students who are eager to learn and exceptional staff who walk the ‘extra mile’ to ensure that every student in our care lives life and lives it to the full.

Our Behaviour Policy is centred around our 4Rs. We expect all students to:

• RESPECT FOR YOURSELF
• RESPECT FOR OTHERS
• RESPECT FOR THE SCHOOL
• READY TO LEARN

The successful candidate will be professional and dedicated to changing the life chances of young people by forging strong relationships based on high expectations with both the student and their parent/carer. Working within our exceptional pastoral team, you will monitor attendance and behaviour, promote success and identify support for both the student and family.

You will have a calm, positive and resilient manner, be approachable and warm whilst being able to maintain authority at all times.

If you would like to support young people and enjoy a challenge with a huge amount of job satisfaction, please apply.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Salary - Grade 7 pro rata to 37 hours / 39 weeks per year

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We will require names and addresses of two referees, and a concise letter of application, this should include the following:

1. A brief outline of what you have achieved in your present post
2. A statement about why you want this job
3. An indication of the strengths and expertise you could offer the school

We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Completed applications should be returned to the Personnel and Payroll Manager, Mrs Dawn Poole at d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk to arrive no later than 9am on Wednesday 15 May 2024

Please note we are happy to hold pre-arranged visits of the school for prospective candidates before short-listing has taken place. Also, if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post in advance of your application, or if you require any further details, please contact Mrs Dawn Poole at d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk or 01606 706020.

St Nicholas Catholic High School is a mixed catholic secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Northwich, Cheshire, and caters for approximately 1,250 pupils.

The school opened as a secondary modern in 1965, becoming a comprehensive school in 1972. It is a voluntary-aided school.

Values and vision

As a Catholic School, Gospel values permeate all the work undertaken in St Nicholas Catholic High School. Pupils are encouraged to recognise the importance of education in their own fulfilment as well as for the betterment of society. 

The school aims to nurture students’ faith through liturgical celebration and provides pupils with opportunities to take part in retreats. St Nicholas welcomes the views of parents and considers them to be central to the successful education of their children. 

The school’s Mission Statement summarises what the institution is aiming for: “We aspire to embrace the Gospel and its values, celebrating uniqueness and diversity. Our learning, within an enterprise culture, is based upon trust and respect which define our relationships within the world family. Everyone Matters.”

“St Nicholas Catholic High is an Ofsted rated good school. There has been a rising trend of attainment since the previous inspection and data provided by the school on current performance suggest that this has not only been sustained but, indeed, improved upon. 

“Learning and progress are good for most groups across the school, including for those students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Students' achievement is therefore outstanding.”

IMPORTANT

THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT

This position requires you to disclose any spent convictions as the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job, YOU MUST, THEREFORE, DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS ON THE BACK PAGE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION - Please refer to the attached document for full information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002), all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Application forms can be downloaded below or alternatively are available from school and should please be returned to d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk or