Safeguarding and Guidance Officer
Leyton Sixth Form College
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,206 to £30,408 per annum pro rata (actual salary £12,185 – £13,136 per annum)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2018
Job overview
Part time 18 hours per week Wednesday to Friday, term time only
Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and are both proud of and celebrate the year on year success and achievements of our students and staff.
We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Guidance Officer to make a significant contribution to our outstanding student support area.
Supporting a caseload of students with multiple and complex needs, you will provide individual and group support, advocacy and advice to safeguard their welfare. You will also work in partnership with programme areas, the tutorial team and external agencies accepting and making referrals, and promoting safeguarding to students and staff across the College.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with young people and families with complex needs. You should also have experience of assessing and managing risk and vulnerability with a particular emphasis on safeguarding in an educational environment, as well as experience of delivering and coordinating multi-agency interventions.
In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits, as well as the opportunity to work within a vibrant and welcoming environment.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website www.leyton.ac.uk
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for these roles.
For any queries about the role, please email jobs@leyton.ac.uk or call us on 020 8928 9000.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd December 2018
Interview date: Monday 17th December 2018
Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safe recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
About Leyton Sixth Form College
- Leyton Sixth Form College
- Essex Road, Leyton
- London
- E10 6EQ
- United Kingdom
Principal
Gill Burbridge
Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and are both proud of and celebrate the year on year success and achievements of our students and staff.
Values and vision
Leyton Sixth Form College is heavily committed to providing extra-curricular activities for its students. In particular, the college is known for its outstanding sports and drama facilities. The college maintains a number of formal partnerships with London universities, and has rigorous academic standards to best prepare students for life at university, should they choose to go. As part of this commitment, Leyton Sixth Form College also provides an annual higher education fair.
Ofsted report
“Teaching, learning and assessment are good and underpinned by very well-considered staff development, and an innovative and successful approach to observing lessons … Most learners participate in the many opportunities available to develop their personal and social skills, including volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh awards and the accreditation of their achievements through a university awards scheme."
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