PARKSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL: Wellbeing Co-ordinator Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Start Date: Jun 2016

Pay: KR7

Our current Wellbeing Manager is moving on to a promoted post so we looking to appoint another person to join our busy team. Working alongside the SLT, you will be the first point of contact for parents/carers and staff on a daily basis. You will work with outside agencies, parents and staff to improve outcomes for our vulnerable pupils.

An important part of the role will be to co-ordinate Early Intervention Planning acting as lead professional when required. You will manage and monitor any referrals to outside agencies ensuring that accurate records are kept. Experience of Early Help and Social Care referrals and liaising with these agencies is essential. Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding procedures is also a vital part of the role.

The person we are looking for will have previous experience of working with children and families, good interpersonal and organisational skills and able to build trusting relationships with our children and families. Previous experience of working in a school and with other agencies would be a significant advantage.

The exact job description will depend on the experience of the successful candidate. The post is full time (37 hours a week, all year). In the first instance the post is temporary (1 year) although for an exceptional candidate this is negotiable.

Please apply by completing the application form on the Kent Teach website. CVs are not required. Applicants are welcome to visit the school prior to the closing date. Please telephone to make an appointment.

Parkside Community Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work, and appropriate references.

Closing Date: 13/06/2016 at 12:00

Interviews: 15th or 16th June 2016

Information about the school

We are a small but growing school situated on the outskirts of Canterbury where the emphasis is on learning. Our children are well behaved and eager to learn coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures which enriches our school community.

We have an inclusive ethos focussing on the development of the whole child to prepare them for the challenges they will face in our changing world.

Our aim is to become an Outstanding school centred in the heart of our community

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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