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SalarySER are currently working with an AP on the Isle of Sheppey who are looking for an Engagement Coach to support in their new provision from January 2024.
As an Engagement Coach, you will be enthusiastic about young people and education. The primary aim of this post is to deliver support, mentoring and coaching sessions to registered students who are part of the Alternative Provision. The Engagement Coach will deliver activities including team-building games, building social interaction, critical thinking activities and restorative practice. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting the students' needs and aiding retention of students on the course.
Position: Engagement Coach
Hours: TBC (5hrs per day) 4 days per week
Rate: GBP70 - GBP80pr day (depending on experience)
Location: Isle of Sheppey
Additional: Own transport essential
Responsibilities include:
To ensure that all engagement sessions are planned and delivered to a high level
To assist where necessary and support those who need extra help by offering 1- to-1 guidance
To support the participation, retention, and progression of students to get the best outcomes
Consult with other staff members
Supervise the young people at all times
To attend and engage in all relevant staff meetings and maintain effective communication with staff, students and other relevant organisations
To undertake training and CPD as necessary and relevant to the role
To be familiar with the APs Code of Conduct and all operational, Health & Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection policies.
This position is due to start in January for successful candidates, but there is a degree of flexibility with this. Initially this will be on a long-term contract basis with the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at a later date.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter to register your interest for this position. All candidates will be subject to the necessary vetting and background checks. Relevant qualifications and experience will be highly beneficial, yet it will be your ability to build relationships and increase pupil attainment and sense of worth that will make you a success.
All candidates must:
Be able to commit to working the hours specified above.
Provide an enhanced DBS registered on the update service. If you do not hold a valid DBS, be willing to apply for a new DBS. The cost of a DBS is a one-off payment of GBP38 with an annual subscription of GBP13 per year to the DBS Update Service.
If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check certificate must be provided for any country resided in for 6 months or more within the past 5 years.
Provide all required documentation (ID, Qualifications)
