Pupil Wellbeing & Therapeutic Support Manager

Northern House Academy is a special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We currently have 89 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Academy is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence, and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county.

We are offering the opportunity for a suitably experienced and committed individual to join our therapeutic team which is dedicated to providing care, treatment, education and support for students with complex special educational needs. This role involves setting appropriate boundaries for children, supporting with their education, providing specific interventions as part of a therapy team and liaison with families to get the best possible outcomes. 

Role Purpose

To advise and support the Headteacher in providing vision, strategic direction, professional leadership and management to ensure high quality education and therapeutic care for all students. 

Key Responsibilities

• A designated named person for Child Protection, working within a team, and taking the lead in any Child Protection matter if required, including attendance at child protection and family support conferences

• Take a lead role in the educational and social development of students who have a primary need of SEMH, exhibit challenging behaviour, have poor attendance

• Performance manage and lead the professional development of both the Therapeutic Support Work (TSW) team and the Pastoral Support work team

• Deliver training to staff specifically in behaviour and therapeutic work

• Lead supervision sessions for the Therapeutic Support Workers 

• Take part in monthly external supervision with the TSW team

• As a qualified Team Teach instructor provide training to school staff and colleagues from other educational settings, as required

• Take a lead role in sharing information with key colleagues and external professionals, attending TACs, etc

• Encourage full parental participation in the work, life and development of the academy and to make sure they are fully informed of their child’s progress

• Provide support to parents, carers and families of children with SEMH, including making home visits, as appropriate 

• Work co-operatively with the Governing Body and Academy Trustees, providing reports and attending the Teaching and Learning committee, when appropriate

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. A more detailed description of key tasks is included in the application pack.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please download an application form and job pack from our website www.thegallerytrust.co.uk. Please submit your application form by 5pm on Sunday 31st October 2021 via email or post.

To request further information please call 07944 901169.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.