Seclusion Manager

Seclusion Manager

Required as soon as possible

Grade 4, SCP 12 - 17 (£24,496 - £26,845 FTE)

Actual pro rata salary £22,140 - £24,263

37 hours per week, school term time plus 5 additional days

Permanent

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Seclusion Manager who has a strong understanding and approach to behaviour management, to support the Behaviour Support Unit within our secondary academy. As the Seclusion Manager your role will be to supervise the behaviour unit/isolation areas and to challenge, motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential and help them overcome any barriers to learning.

This appointment will be based in Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory.  

Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 1000 students from Chester le Street and the surrounding areas. 

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

·      A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·      A positive and caring ethos

·      An excellent learning environment and resources

·      A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

·      A supportive and effective governing body.

We can offer:

·      National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·      Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year.

The successful candidate will have:

·      Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (at least NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent)

·      Experience of working with children and young people

·      The ability to motivate children

·      A flexible and proactive approach to work

·      Work using own initiative

·      Good attention to detail

·      Remain calm under pressure.

Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 18 August 2023

Shortlisting will take place the week of 21 August 2023, and interviews will take place the week of 4 September 2023.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms by email to humanresources@nelt.co.uk. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.