Causeway School

Pupil Intervention and

Internal Exclusion Supervisor

SS5

£17,178 to £18,070

(£15,196 to £15,985 pro rata)

Permanent

37hrs - Term time only

Required for September 2017

INFORMATION FOR

APPLICANTS

CONTENTS

  1. Letter from Headteacher
  2. Job Description
  3. Person Specification

Dear Colleague June 2017

Post: Pupil Intervention and Internal Exclusion Supervisor

Thank you for your interest in this post. I hope that you find the enclosed information useful.

Causeway School is an 11-16 comprehensive school of approximately 700 students. The school is 19 years old, built in 1998 and is co-located with Hazel Court Secondary Special School.

There is an overwhelming sense of community that exists at the heart of Causeway School, bringing together students, staff, parents and carers.As Headteacher my mission is simple: to ensure that every single member of the school community is‘putting achievement first’, fostering happy, confident learners who leave school with the right skills and qualifications for the world they are growing into.

Causeway School has an exciting future as we strive to become one of the most improved schools in the country. We aim to personalise students’ experience of school so they flourish and attain the highest possible standards academically, socially and morally.

Our curriculum delivers a wide variety of opportunities to learn beyond the normal school day, through a wealth of extra-curricular and independent learning opportunities. We have extremely high expectations both inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour for Learning is a real strength of the school and students flourish in a safe and calm learning environment.

There are four houses within the school that put the students at the heart of everything we do. Each community is led by an experienced Director of House, Development Mentor and of course Tutors which creates a dedicated team of support for each child. This structure, alongside small tutor groups is a highly effective platform for learning, self-improvement and academic success.

In partnership with Swale Academies Trust we are focused on school improvement and continuous learning for both our students and our staff. Our students are at the centre of everything we do,putting their achievement first, within a caring community rich with opportunity is our moral imperative.

You would be joining the school at an exciting time in its development and we are therefore seeking to appoint a committed and dynamic candidate.

The Post

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced Supervisor to administrate and supervise the internal exclusion of students in the isolation room; coordinating work from relevant subject areas, thereby providing personalised challenge and motivation to all; whilst also managing high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s approach to ensure a consistently calm and productive working environment.

The successful candidate will join our Inclusion Team and will have the drive and intent to secure school improvement; have a creative and innovative approach and an ability to embrace and promote change; be enthusiastic and determined to support the school in its drive for continuous improvement.

The Person Specification for this post is enclosed.

Your application

Completed application forms should be sent direct to the school for the attention of Mrs E Gardner or by Email to: by the closing date of noon, Wednesday 12 July 2017.

Please complete the standard application form accompanied by a letter of application. We are unable to consider CVs in place of application forms unless you are a candidate with a disability and a CV is the most convenient method of applying. Please ensure you relate your skills, experience and abilities against each of the requirements listed in the person specification.

Please note, Causeway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 17 June 2017. If you have not heard by that time you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Having read this information we hope that you will decide to apply for the post but wish you good luck in your future whatever you decide.

Yours sincerely

L Leung

Headteacher

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Job Description

DEPARTMENT / Children’s Services
SCHOOL / Causeway
JOB TITLE / Pupil Intervention and Internal Exclusion Supervisor
GRADE / Single Status Grade 4
RESPONSIBLE TO / Senior Leadership Team
RESPONSIBLE FOR / N/A
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB / To administrate and supervise the internal exclusion of students in the isolation room; co-coordinating work from relevant subject areas, thereby providing personalised challenge and motivation to all; whilst also managing high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s approach to ensure a consistently calm and productive working environment.

Key Tasks

  1. To supervise the Isolation Unit from 8.30 to 4.30 each day.
  1. To attend the 3.30-4.30 pastoral team meetings as calendared.
  1. Lead the management of the Isolation Unit as directed by the Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attendance, with the support of SLT and other senior staff.
  1. To ensure consistency of climate and expectations in the Internal Exclusion Unit.
  1. To ensure the quality of display materials and the overall presentation of the Internal Exclusion Unit.
  1. To ensure quality work provision and progress of students who are isolated or on alternative day arrangements.
  1. Managing the record keeping and student work within the Internal Exclusion Unit and using it to support identification of pupil needs in relation to behaviour, learning and progress.
  1. Maintaining and updating behaviour, achievement and SEN logs on students’ SIMS records.
  1. Running intervention support programmes such as emotional literacy and anger management.
  1. Develop and implement new intervention programmes to promote positive behaviour and engagement in pupils based on the principles of restorative justice.
  1. Support SLT and the inclusion team with planning and implementation of programmes led by external agencies.
  1. To contribute to and support the writing of referrals to external agencies.
  1. To key work and support targeted students who are at Stage 3 and above of the behaviour structure as directed by SLT.
  1. To provide or identify behaviour and reintegration support in lessons as identified on timetable of students returning from exclusions, extended periods of isolation or alternative day arrangements.
  1. Monitoring re-integration back into lessons after exclusions or return from extended periods of isolation or alternative day arrangements.
  1. To uphold the behaviour policy and ensure consistency of its application.
  1. To liaise with year teams about the needs and progress of students in their year groups.
  1. To contribute to the school’s duty rota as necessary.
  1. To take a 30 minute lunch break at a convenient time during the lesson before or after lunch as agreed by the Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attendance.
  1. Participation in parental meetings, return from exclusion meetings and meetings with external agencies as required.
  1. Attend Behaviour Panel meetings.
  1. Meet with BESST (Behaviour, Emotional and Social Support Team) as required to review the needs of students and the school.
  1. To be part of the Pastoral and Behaviour team INSET programmes.
  1. To prepare exclusion logs, reports for outside agencies and case studies.
  1. Complete additional duties pertaining to the role as directed by the Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attendance.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Person Specification

Post Title: Pupil Intervention and Internal Exclusion Supervisor

Location: Causeway School

Grade: SS4

Essential Criteria / Desirable Criteria / Method of Assessment/
Source of Information
Key Skills & Abilities / Ability to deal with students who may be challenging and reluctant to engage.
Good communications skills; the ability to use language and other communication skills that children can understand and relate to
Ability to help children express themselves appropriately
Ability to undertake observations of individual pupils and complete assessments under the direction of the teacher and/or Inclusions
Ability to work as part of a team
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to liaise and communicate with parents or carers
Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
Ability to offer constructive feedback to students to reinforce self-esteem. / (e.g. Application form, Interview, Test)
Education &
Qualifications / GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths / Application Form
Knowledge / Knowledge of the National Curriculum and an understanding of the entitlement for all children
Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice
An understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the students.
Awareness of the organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment. / Interview
Experience / Experience of establishing positive relationships with children
Experience of working with, and supporting, pupils with learning, social, emotional and behaviour needs
Experience of adapting/preparing appropriate resources for children with individual needs
Experience of working with children with language communication difficulties
Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom and Head of House with administration.
Personal Attributes / Patient and calm manner
A positive role model for children
Other
February 2017