Year Engagement Manager
MATERNITY COVER
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only
Talk to us about flexible working options!
Salary: Grade 5 - actual pay £22,240 - £24,218 (depending on experience)
Start: September 2024
The Bulmershe School are looking to appoint a Year Engagement Manager to be responsible for pastoral, welfare, attendance and where needed, safeguarding of our students. You will support a Head of Year in managing and leading the engagement of students in an assigned year group. You will also act as a coach/mentor to a group of students and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and young people to reduce and overcome barriers to their personal development and progress. This is a fixed term position to cover Maternity Leave.
The Inclusion Team are a friendly and supportive group of people who have a wealth of experience. In an ever-changing world, we continue to learn and adapt in order to best support our student community.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To support in maintaining an excellent culture and a rewarding ethos within the year group based on our core values and learning behaviours.
- To support the Head of Year by being the day-to-day point of contact for students within the year group facing issues.
- To support the Head of Year by investigating and collecting evidence, to support the Head of Year in making behavioural next steps.
- To proactively support student wellbeing.
- To contribute to the meeting and greeting of students in the morning, ensuring that students are welcomed positively and are equipped for school.
- To liaise with all internal teams and outside agencies with regards to the wellbeing of students.
- To work closely and regularly with parents to maximise the welfare of students within their year group, including regular contact around rewards and sanctions.
- To contribute to restorative justice within The Bulmershe School.
- To support our relentless focus on high standards and expectations throughout the school, with a key focus on attendance and behaviour.
- Compliance with all school policies and procedures, inc. Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and Prevent Duty.
- Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.