Job Introduction
The Lion Works School is a specialist setting that meets the needs of secondary age students who are all individuals, have a range of interests, have talents and also happen to have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition or a need which presents similarly.
We are looking to appoint an Engagement Coach to support our newly developed provision for students with Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and developing school and to become an integral part of the school’s staffing structure, supporting the work of the dedicated, motivated and inspiring teachers and support staff, whilst striving for success for all.
As an Engagement Coach, you will be working directly with students, either in their own
home, in school or on another site, to support their school attendance. Our EBSA model is
based on a theory of ever-decreasing support and ever-increasing engagement. As such, our
Engagement Coaches will be able to work independently, and as part of a small team, to pro-
actively support students to increase their engagement with learning and with attending off-
site provision and school.
Your responsibilities will include delivery of the school’s admissions process from prospective family or local authority enquiry through to the offering and acceptance of a school place. The Admissions Manager will act as a key point of contact for prospective parents and will be required to provide a high level of customer service together with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
The successful candidate will have drive and excellent interpersonal skills, good IT skills, although training will be provided, and very strong written and verbal communication. A background of working in or with schools is desirable.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation.
of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought,
and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant
checks with statutory bodies.
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written
policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are
shortlisted, you will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other
matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some
minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential
employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.
No CVs will be accepted, and an application form must be completed prior to interview.
Salary is £22,000 - £25,000.
Email address for applications is hr@thelionworksschool.org
