Inclusion Officer (SEND and Mental Health)

Role: Inclusion Officer (SEND and Mental Health)                            

 Pay Grade: West Sussex Grade 6 Point 9 + Crawley Fringe Allowance

 Actual Salary:  £20,283 per annum     

Hours: Full time - Term time only – 37 hours per week + INSET Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract Type: Permanent                        

 Closes: 9.00 am Monday 20th February 2023

Interview Date: Tuesday 28th February 2023

At Holy Trinity our vision is to be a centre of excellence for learning, inspired by Christian values, where every person in our school community fulfils their potential, coupled with a mission is to be Deeply Christian, Open to All.

We serve a diverse community in Crawley. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate and dedicated to work with all our students.

The Inclusion Officer (SEND and Mental Health) will monitor effective systems to identify and support the learning needs and well-being of students, some of whom need extra support and targeted interventions to reach their potential and integrate fully in school life. We are interested in hearing from candidates with an understanding of up to date SEND policy, research, and guidance and in particular with a background in Psychology.

A previous role in alternative provision, with experience of supporting students with Social Emotion and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and challenging behaviour, would be useful but not a stipulation. You will be based in our Learning Support suite ‘Reflection’. We utilise a therapeutic and solution focussed approach to behaviour throughout the school and our therapy dog works from this suite, as well as a large team of staff.

The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly within the team, be passionate and dedicated to support students and be a role model in terms of conduct, dress and professionalism. The ability to treat colleagues and students with respect and in line with our Mission and Vision is essential.

This is an excellent Church of England Voluntary Aided 11-18 mixed Comprehensive School where we pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students.

Applicants should evidence how they meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification and must be willing to undertake all relevant training required to meet the various needs of our students.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.

Application forms and details about the post are attached. Please visit the school website for additional information. (http://www.holytrinitycrawley.org.uk). All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to HR (hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk) by the closing date.

NB: The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview.  An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.