Student Engagement Leader (with safeguarding caseload responsibilities)

Chaucer School is an ACE aware/trauma informed school that places our young people at the heart of everything that we do. All staff whether teaching or support staff have a desire to see our young people reach their potential and become successful, happy and confident young adults.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a passion for working with young people to work with relevant Assistant Heads and Year Leaders to focus on the removal of barriers to learning for students.

The primary purpose of the role will be:

• To support students on a daily basis, proactively collaborating with relevant staff focussing on re-engagement with learning in order to improve student outcomes.
• To work with students on their aims, aspirations and motivations to bring about improvement in behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• To be a key worker in coordinating the care, guidance and support of students across a specified cohort liaising with parents, staff and external agencies as appropriate.

You will need to be passionate about working with young people, with a desire to help them to be the best that they can be. Previous experience of working with young people and a track record of making a difference to their outcomes and life chances are essential attributes for the successful candidate. Experience of working with multi-agency support teams, an ability to prioritise and take the initiative and an ability to deal sympathetically and professionally with young people and their families are also vital attributes for the successful candidate.