Head of SEMH Centre

Vacancy for a Head of SEMH Centre

To start April 2025

Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

Term time only – 39 weeks per year

Grade 8, SCP 24-27

Annual Salary: £34,314 - £37,035

Actual Annual Salary: £30,154 - £33,142

We welcome applications from both teachers and non-teachers

About Us

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

Ellowes Hall Sports College is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential.

We are excited to announce the opening of our brand-new SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Centre, and we are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead this important provision.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the SEMH Centre at Ellowes Hall. You will play a key role in establishing and developing the Centre, working collaboratively with teachers, professional services staff, and external professionals to ensure the success and wellbeing of students who need additional support in managing their social, emotional, and mental health.

As the Head of SEMH Centre, you will have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students, helping them overcome challenges and thrive in their education. You will lead a dedicated team, implement tailored support strategies, and work with families and external agencies to promote the wellbeing of our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SEMH Centre, providing effective support to students with complex emotional and social needs.
• Develop individualised learning plans to meet the specific needs of students.
• Work closely with school leadership to ensure the Centre’s activities align with the school’s overall vision.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of staff, including teaching and professional services staff, to deliver high-quality SEMH support.
• Engage with parents and carers, maintaining regular communication to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students feel supported and valued.
• Collaborate with external agencies, ensuring seamless support for students and their families.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students, using data to inform interventions and ensure continuous improvement.

Person Specification

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion for supporting students with SEMH needs, and who can bring both leadership and expertise to our new Centre. Whether you are a teacher with experience in SEMH, or a professional services staff member with a background in mental health or social work, we welcome applicants who have:

• Experience in working with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• A strong understanding of SEMH challenges and the ability to lead effective interventions.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving and team working.
• A commitment to supporting the wellbeing and development of all students.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in education, mental health, social work, or related fields.

Successful applicants will receive inhouse training for the first two weeks.

Why Ellowes Hall?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new SEMH Centre with a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Work in a welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to make a significant, positive impact on the lives of students.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new leader to our school community in April 2025!

For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Lianne Jones by email ljones@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 27th February 2025 at 9am

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews date: week commencing 3rd March 2025

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as a part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed onto the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 – KCSIE 2024

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide

As a Trust we are committed to ensuring that throughout our recruitment and selection process, no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.