Job Introduction
The Lion Works School is an Independent special school. We are part of an ethical and progressive organisation that believes it can achieve real change for children, young people and their families. The Lion Works School is situated within the BCP local authority. We offer an academic and vocational specialist learning provision across KS3, KS4 and post-16, aiming to reduce barriers to enable successful learning experiences and outcomes. There are a variety of routes a student can take, which include GCSEs, BTECs and other accredited qualifications whilst building confidence, improving wellbeing, enabling self-regulation and increasing attendance. Our school is full of life and has a wealth of resources to spark interest and ignite that passion to achieve, equipping our students for everyday life and the opportunities that await them.
We are seeking an Engagement Coach to join our team. As an Engagement Coach, you will be working directly with students, either in their own home, in school or in the community, to support their school attendance. Our EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) 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 proactively support students to increase their engagement with learning. The successful candidate will deliver 1:1 learning and pastoral sessions at home and in the community and be a trusted adult to support students’ transitions into school. They will also assist students to engage in their learning through supporting remote digital access to lessons. The role will also require the post holder to support and engage with families and carers to share good practice and support students holistically. Candidates should have experience of delivering 1:1 sessions and/or interventions and should have high levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and excellent communication skills.
Equal Opportunities:
The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background.
The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open welcoming and safe environment for all its students, employees, and visitors.
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 CV’s will be accepted and an application form must be completed prior to interview.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary £22,000 – £25,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Interview Date: TBC
