CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Reflect Coordinator

Dear Applicant,

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in working at St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Reflect Room Coordinator to work in our isolation room, supporting our students who are not in lessons for a variety of reasons due to behavioural or pastoral difficulties.

This role requires the successful candidate to provide a calm, respectful and purposeful environment for learning, as well as the ability to support our students with independent learning across the curriculum. The successful candidate must have a high degree of emotional intelligence, be able to work alongside students to help them reflect on the reasons for their placement in the unit and have the ability to set achievable targets which reduce the need for repeat referrals or the escalation of further sanctions. In addition, they will need to be able to generate high levels of support for our students whilst upholding the standards of behaviour expected at St Wilfrid’s. Part of this role involves the co-ordination of work to be shared with students who are working remotely at home due to COVID related extenuating circumstances. As one of the pastoral support team, you will collaboratively plan and deliver small group behavioural intervention for students with identified needs. Without doubt, this is a role for someone with a fair but firm approach to daily interactions with students.

The successful candidate must be someone who is passionate about student well-being with an ability to forge collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels in the Academy. They must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be focussed, resilient and good-humoured, with a proven success in supporting holistic development of children. They should have a desire to make a difference to safeguard the lives of our young people, providing them with the extra layers of support necessary to succeed, regardless of their background or ability.

The role involves a large amount of lone working, supported by the pastoral team. Therefore the successful candidate will need to be self- motivated, confident and comfortable with working independently. They will also need to be digitally literate, possess excellent record keeping skills, and be able to provide written reports to present to Academy leaders as required.

This post would be suitable for candidates who have worked within schools, social settings or community support, making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care. The Academy is focused on providing CPD for all staff to help bring about the best outcomes for our students due to outstanding professional expertise.

If you were to be successful in your application, you would be joining an Academy which strives for excellence. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work, learn and worship. Our vision is ‘Lord Direct us to Live Life to the Full’, rooted in John 10:10. Whilst Learning, we are Inspired and develop our Values through Experiences as each member flourishes. We aim to raise aspirations, realise potential and develop well-rounded successful staff and young people.

If you believe you can make a difference to our students and contribute to supporting the pastoral work of the Academy so that our students leave equipped to deal with the challenges they will face in the future, I would warmly welcome your application. Please submit the Support Staff application form, downloadable from the Academy website, along with a letter of application of not more than two A4 sides, detailing how your experience to date qualifies you for the post. Please send completed applications via Mrs Nightingale, (knightingale@saintwilfrids.com). The closing date for the receipt of applications is noon on Friday 3rd December 2021.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Yours faithfully,

Miss C Huddleston Principal

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The Christian ethos at the Academy helps give us a sense of security and moral guidance that

we can carry through for the rest of our life.Olivia - Year 13

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Type of school Mark 2 Academy ConverterAge range 11-18Location Blackburn, LancashireDenomination Church of England Diocese

of BlackburnCo-education or single sex MixedNumber of students 1513Attendance (2018/19) 95.9%Number of staff 103 Teaching

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% of PP students 24.4%% of students with State-ment of education, health and care (EHC) plan

2%

% of students with EAL 13.4%GCSE Results 2019

English % 4 - 9Maths % 4 - 9English and Maths % 4 - 9Progress 8 ScoreAttainment 8 Score

89.4%80%78.7%+0.51 (well above average)53.1

KEY FACTS AND STATISTICS

We have not included the 2020 or 2021 data as these were centre assessed grades.However, student performance in both of these years was equally strong.

Main Purpose:This role requires the accurate recording of all referrals, exclusions and associated report writing for SLT and Governors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit. The Reflect Room Coordinator will also be the person who requests, coordinates and sends out work for students who are subject to periods in Reflect, absent due to COVID or a fixed term exclusion. Provision of behaviour improvement plans and contributing to the establishment of Pastoral Support Plans will also be a key part of this role.

Job Title:Reflect Room Coordinator

Reporting to:Assistant Principal KS3/KS4 Behaviour / Vice Principal Safeguard-ing

Salary:NJC 4 -6 (Actual Salary: £15,776 - £16,414)

Contract:37 hours per week, Term Time only

1Support to Students and Parents/Carers

1.1 Develop positive and productive relationships with students and parents/ carers, acting as a role model

1.2 Under the direction of the relevant Assistant Principal for Behaviour, complete action plans and Pastoral Support Plans for students within the Academy who need additional support with behaviour management

1.3 Support and advise students so that they meet the behavioural, social and moral expectations of the Academy, underpinned by our Christian values

1.4 Ensure that behaviour in Reflect mirrors the expectations for all students by creating a calm respectful working environment with clear boundaries and expectations

1.5 Nurture and counsel students whose personal problems are directly affecting their behaviour in the Academy by providing strategies to reduce the likelihood of repeat referrals

1.6 Co-ordinate work from teaching staff for students in Reflect, out of the academy or for those on a fixed term exclusion, ensuring timely distribution to students

1.7 Ensure work set by teachers is completed to an appropriate standard and that students are focussed during a placement in Reflect

1.8 Co-ordinate and communicate with behaviour related partner schools where required

1.9 Contribute to the safeguarding procedures in place within the Academy in order to provide wraparound, holistic student care and early intervention

2 Managing the Organisation

2.1 Provide written communication to parents/carers and any associated details regarding variations in the timing of the school day in consultation with the Assistant Principals

2.2 Ensure accurate record keeping is in place via the recording of information on either SIMS or, other electronic/digital platforms including the maintenance of a central exclusion log

2.3 Facilitate effective dissemination of information relating to student referrals so all stakeholders are updated as appropriate

2.4 Provide a weekly, termly and annual overview report outlining key data for internal and external exclusions

2.5 Assist with investigations into incidents by working alongside referred students in

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the collation of written statements regarding behaviour incidents within the academy

2.6 Provide written behaviour plans to help students focus on short term targets to bring about change in behaviour

2.7 Attend and support afterschool events for parents and students as directed

2.8 Demonstrate flexibility in completing tasks

3Developing Oneself and Working with Others

3.1 Undertake personal professional development and improve one’s own practice through training, evaluation and discussion with colleagues including performance management, and use this to support others

3.2 Treat people fairly, equitably, with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive culture within the Academy

3.3 Work as part of a team and support the roles of others

3.4 Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for all and take appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory

3.5 Manage one’s own workload to allow an appropriate work/life balance

4 Support for the Academy

4.1 Actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy

4.2 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate nominated persons

4.3 Attend and actively participate in meetings as required

4.4 Present oneself in a professional manner

4.5 Actively promote the Academy in the Community

4.6 Contribute to the wider life of the Academy e.g. House System

4.7 Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post and any other reasonable duties at the request of the Principal

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Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level which is not specified in this job description.

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

The Academy will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Principal.

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Person SpecificationThis person specification lists the requirements which are necessary to do this job and how these will be assessed (Application - A, Interview - I and References - R).

In the application and supporting statement, the applicant should state clearly how they meet the requirements being assessed by APPLICATION. The panel will reach a decision on whether or not to short-list the applicant based on the information that is provided in BOTH the application form and the statement.

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be shortlisted against the person specification for the post.

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CRITERIA ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE A / I / R

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics E AAn ability to pass a DBS check (non-negotiable) E AA-Levels or evidence of Higher Education D ADegree or equivalent D ANVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent (relevant to post e.g. further qualifications demonstrating skills linked to the post/managing behaviour)

D A

EXPERIENCE - The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines E A / I / RBe able to evidence some experience of working under one’s own initiative

E A / I / R

Be competent in working with technology E A / I / RHave experience of working within a student support environment

E A / I / R

Have experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour

E A / I / R

Have experience of safeguarding procedures and practices and be able to identify risk factors which affect students

E A / I / R

Have experience of providing behaviour and emotional intervention programmes.

D A / I / R

Have experience of listening to, advising, and mentoring students

D A / I / R

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Be able to relate to young people E A / I / RBe able to work as part of a team when required E A / I / RBe able to supervise and support students with a range of needs E A / I / RHave excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to staff and students within the Academy

E A / I / R

Have good numeracy and literacy skills E A / I / RHave a flexible attitude to work E A / I / RHave a commitment to professional development E A / I / RHave excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills

E A / I / R

Be confident and at ease working independently for large periods of the day

E A / I / R

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By personal example, be able to generate clear behaviour frameworks built on respect

E A / I / R

Have knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities D A / I / R

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Be able to actively support the Christian ethos of the Academy E I / RHave energy, ambition, enthusiasm and motivation E I / RBe committed to an inclusive ethos with the belief that “every student counts”

E I / R

Be committed to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’outlook

E I / R

Be adaptable and resilient E I / RBe flexible in responding to the needs of students in Reflect E I / RDemonstrate an ability to de-escalate a situation through the use of emotional intelligence

E I / R

Be discrete and have an understanding of confidentiality E I / R

Prepared on: 19/11/2021 By: CH / SS