Education Welfare Officer Galileo Multi Academy Trust

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1 Education Welfare Officer Galileo Multi Academy Trust Recruitment Pack

2 WELCOME The Galileo Multi-Academy Trust is a group of ten primary academies across the Redcar & Cleveland area. Galileo is a solid, unshakable, foundation defined by exceptional teaching experiences and shared values of learning, accountability, respect and integrity. These values are at the very core of The Galileo Trust and firmly embedded in all of our academies. All leaders, teachers, staff, parents and children alike embrace the values to complement each individual academy s values and visions. A key component of the Galileo vision is having strong family values. Galileo is a family that embraces academy to academy support and the sharing of good practice throughout the trust. Every academy and every individual is included in the vision. We actively encourage collaboration and work as a team to create and deliver the best possible education experiences for every pupil within the Galileo Trust. We truly work together to benefit the communities in which we serve. The corporate management and trustee responsibilities for the actions of the company is vested in the trustees of the Academy Trust (together, referred to as the Trust Board ), who are company directors registered with Companies House. The Trustees are personally responsible for the actions of the Academy Trust and the Academies and are accountable to the Members, to the Secretary of State for Education and to the wider community for the quality of the education received by all pupils of the Academies and for the expenditure of public money. The Trustees are required, as trustees and pursuant to the Funding Agreements, to have systems in place through which they can assure themselves of the quality, safety and good practice of the affairs of the Academy Trust. We believe that Galileo has nine exceptional trustees that have been selected for not only their skill set but also their desire to place children at the centre of their decision making. Anna Coulson CEO Galileo Multi-Academy Trust Nik Tunley Chair of the Trustee Board Galileo Multi-Academy Trust

3 VISION AND VALUES The shared vision and values of Galileo and all the Academies underpins the governance arrangements of the Academy Trust. Galileo supports the independence and distinguishing characteristics of each of the Academies and seeks to provide a level of autonomy proportionate to the success of the Academy. This gives Galileo its distinctiveness. Recognising the value of collaboration and the advantage of a public association, Galileo will provide a voice on national issues affecting the Academy Trust and our academies, helping to communicate the Academy Trust s needs and concerns to those responsible for the funding and regulation of publicly funded schools. Galileo has a commitment to supporting the schools within the Galileo family for the benefit of the communities served by the schools. Galileo expects academies to work together in the spirit of solidarity. The relationship between the Academy Trust and Local Governing Bodies is one of partners sharing a common goal, drawing on each other s strengths in order to overcome any weaknesses and respond robustly to any challenges. Galileo provides a strong, responsible foundation from which every academy develops and grows. It provides a subtle yet crucial role, aiming always to be a trustworthy, reliable and inspirational organisation, delivering the best possible learning experiences.

4 THE GALILEO FAMILY Academies within Galileo Multi Academy Trust:» Coatham CofE Primary School» Galley Hill Primary School» Green Gates Primary School» Ings Farm Primary School» John Emmerson Batty Primary School» Lakes Primary School» New Marske Primary School» St Peter s CofE Primary School» Westgarth Primary School» Wheatlands Primary School

5 JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Education Welfare Officer Salary Range: Salary Scale 23, , 951. Reporting to: CEO & Headteachers Location of this position: Redcar & Cleveland. Purpose of this role: The Education Welfare Officer s role is to promote positive attitudes towards regular academy attendance across the Trust. Key responsibilities» To promote positive attitudes towards regular academy attendance, on the part of all students and their parents/carers in order to ensure maximum benefit and opportunity from their education.» To ensure the Academy fulfils its obligations in line with: - Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015, Keeping Children Safe in Education Education Act Education (Pupil Registration) Regulation Education (school day and school year) (England) Regulations Education Inspections Act School Attendance: Parental Responsibility measures 2015, Children Missing Education School Attendance: Guidance for Schools 2016 and any other relevant guidance as produced.» To support children and young people whose education is at risk due to attendance concerns, identifying barriers to attendance and implementing bespoke strategies» To support families to improve their children s access to learning, especially vulnerable groups that may need additional support.

6 Main duties:» To consult with, advise and support pastoral leaders and other academy staff on issues of attendance and absences.» To consider a range of actions and innovative alternatives in addressing poor attendance, in accordance with relevant legislation and DFE guidelines.» To lead innovative collaborative initiatives to promote attendance» To model the ethos and Values of Galileo Multi Academy Trust at all times.» To devise in-school programmes to promote the attendance of individual pupils. These may be in-school meetings with SLT or pastoral staff and facilitating support groups of problematic attendees, and other appropriate activities suitable to individual circumstances.» To investigate the underlying causes of poor attendance in individual cases and target resources by effective intervention to maximise attendance. Effective intervention will involve liaison with parents/carers and may involve social services (or other agencies) to address the specific needs of children.» To devise and develop a range of alternative actions to promote attendance.» To be up to date with Ofsted criteria and judgements associated with school attendance.» To provide pupils and parents with an effective advice and support service. Liaise between a pupil s home and school involving other support agencies as appropriate, including social services, education psychologists, medical and counselling services.» To be familiar with the relevant academy and trust policies and procedures and provide relevant advice to parent/carers when required.» On a day to day basis to be knowledgeable on up to date safeguarding guidelines on child protection issues.» Attend Core Group and Strategy Meetings for young people in need or young people in need of protection if required.» To prepare witness statements under s 444 of the Education Act (1996) cases of nonschool attendance for Magistrates Court. Attend and give evidence in court if necessary.» To have a working knowledge about special educational needs provision.» To maintain high standards in record keeping, letter and report writing.» To write reports on cases and provide feedback to Executive Board utilising highly skilled written communication skills» To mediate between the school, parents and pupils. This would include initiating and participating in meetings to discuss ways of resolving problems.» To have an understanding of and ability to work with children from different backgrounds and identify individual barriers to accessing education.» To endorse, uphold and promote the Academy s equal opportunities policy.» To work with staff to identify students that require intensive work and referrals for the administration of legal penalties.» To work with Looked After Children and their carers to improve access to the Academy» To assess need, plan interventions, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives, whilst involving children and young people in decisions whenever possible.

7 » To support children, young people and their families through Early Help Assessments and into the Team Around the Child process, where early signs of needs have been identified.» To support the management of Education Supervision and Parenting Orders» To Support parents and students when the exclusion process is implemented» Assist parents/carers to ensure that all students who are not in mainstream school are receiving an appropriate programme of full time-education» To comply with the School s Child Safeguarding Procedures, including regular liaison with the Designated Child Safeguarding Lead over any safeguarding issues and to assist the School to safeguard students through joint work with partner agencies» To comply with the School policies and procedures at all times.» Undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as required, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation Safeguarding Children and Young People We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced check. Candidates should be aware that all posts within Galileo Academy Trust involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children and young people, although the extent of that responsibility will vary depending on the nature of the post.

8 PERSON SPECIFICIATION Knowledge/ Qualifications and Experience NVQ level 4 (or equivalent) in related subject such as: social work, education, counselling, psychology or youth and community work or other area related to work with children Essential Desirable Degree in related subject Post qualifying training in social work, counselling or other professional development areas relevant to working with families/parents/children and young people Level 3 (equivalent) training in Safeguarding and Child Protection Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post Experience of using a social work or counselling approach to working with parents and children Experience of record keeping, in an organised and timely manner, across different settings Previous experience as an Education Welfare Officer, Parent Liaison, Family Support worker or related profession Experience of report writing, such as court reports, utilising highly skilled written communication skills Experience of working in the education system and in multi-agency settings Skills and abilities and professional attributes Essential Desirable Knowledge of: - School systems (primary/secondary) - Pastoral systems - Approaches to working with parents and students from a variety of backgrounds - Positive approaches to empowering and enabling students and parents/ carers to access education Highly developed verbal and written communication skills Ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard Knowledge of the legislative framework that underpins the work of supporting families and schools, including attendance and behaviour To be able and willing to adopt a flexible and imaginative approach to work Ability to work in a demanding environment and meet deadlines To be able to participate and lead meetings Knowledge of safeguarding principles and legislation Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload Commitments to anti-discriminatory practice in line with Equalities Act 2010 Articulate and confident Ability to work individually or as part of a team Valid driving licence with use of own vehicle for business purposes (reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants)

9 HOW CAN I APPLY? To apply for this position with Galileo, please complete the Galileo Application Form and return the form to the below contact: Name: Catherine Devereux Contact: Catherine@galileotrust.co.uk CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed Application Form. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date of the position, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will seek references on shortlisted candidates for Trust based positions and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.