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Safeguarding Lead and Child and Family Officer (CAFO)
Hours: 37
Working weeks: 43 (to be confirmed at interview)
Pay grade: G8 Point 21-24 (£33,024 - £36,648 pro rata, actual salary £31,558 - £35,020)
Contract Type: Permanent
Fortuna Primary School is an SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school which is in federation with Athena School. The two schools work together to provide quality provision through a shared nurturing ethos for all pupils. If you wish to join our school which is pioneering in its approach to providing care, support and education for pupils with SEMH then we would really like to hear from you!
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with parents and families. You will be based at The Fortuna School working directly with children and their parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all pupils have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation.
You will be able to relate well and develop good rapport with a wide range of people. Able to deal with sensitive issues, you should be empathetic and able to achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills.
The role will be challenging and rewarding and requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to empower others, work collaboratively with staff and work autonomously. Experience of delivering support and understanding children within their family context is essential, as well as work experience within education, social care or the voluntary sector.
We are looking for applicants with:
- Significant experience of working with and engaging parents/carers and children through individual and/or group-based support.
- The ability to develop and deliver a range of family learning opportunities to support parents/carers to engage more fully in their child’s learning
- Drive, enthusiasm, resilience and positive attitudes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong partnership skills, working professionally and confidently in close liaison other agencies
- Significant experience of safeguarding in schools.
- A passion for working in an outstanding setting who are committed to developing their own professional skills and career in an innovative setting and with a highly skilled staff team.
This role will involve:
- To monitor and respond to day to day safeguarding concerns in the school, in liaison with Head of school
- To make necessary referrals for additional support for pupils and their families.
- To take a lead role in ensuring staff and governors are up to date with their safeguarding training
- To undertake early help assessments with families and lead TAC meetings, as required.
- To support in the safe recruitment and induction of new staff
- To deliver safeguarding training to staff
- Working closely on promoting school attendance and offering strategic support including the interrogation of data.
- Become a key facilitator with specific agencies and services i.e. Family Support Service, Early Help, cluster groups.
- Attending LAC Reviews, CIN meetings and preparing the appropriate reports
- Assist with the development and relevant projects linked to behaviour, child protection and attendance and the implementation of these.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Work with pupils to improve self-esteem and build confidence and resilience
- Work with the Inclusion team, families, parents and carers to overcome barriers to learning
- Provide support and guidance for parents
- Signpost parents/carers to the support they need
- Develop professionally and work in a setting that will allow for growth and development within the role.
Fortuna school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Please telephone the school on 01522 705561 or email enquiries@fortuna.lincs.sch.uk for more information. To access the application pack please visit school’s website: https://www.fortuna.lincs.sch.uk/latest-vacancies/
Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to look round the school.
Closing date for applications is 7th December 2023 at 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing 11th December 2023
2 x Level 1 Teaching Assistant
The Fortuna & Athena Federation
2 x Level 1 Teaching Assistant
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Fortuna School
Salary: Grade 3 Points 6-9 Pro rata 39 working weeks (£17,724 - £18,705 actual salary)
Hours: 32.5 per week, 39 working weeks
Contract Type: TA L1 - Temporary with the view to become permanent
1:1 Teaching Assistant – pending the needs of the child
Fortuna Primary is an SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school which is in federation with
School Athena school. The two schools work together to provide quality provision through a shared
nurturing ethos for all pupils. If you wish to join our school which is pioneering in its approach to
providing care, support and education for pupils with SEMH then we would really like to hear from
you!
We are looking for Level 1 Teaching Assistant to start ASAP.
We are looking for creative, empathic, passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our
committed staff team. Experience of working with children who display extremely challenging
behaviour would be an advantage. Applications are invited from suitably motivated and enthusiastic
individuals, from preferably a primary or secondary background, to join our happy committed, and
supportive staff team.
Please telephone the school on 01522 705561 or email enquiries@fortuna.lincs.sch.uk for more
information and visit school’s website for an application pack.
Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to look around the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff
share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Closing date for applications is 17 th November 2023
Interviews will take place week commencing 27 th November 2023