Assistant Head Of Lower School - Year 8

• Ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people, parents/carers, from different backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively and network, with a wide range of support services, from both the public and private sectors, and an ability to draw upon a wide range of support, information, opportunities and guidance
• Ability to work well in a team with resilience, a sense of humour, positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm.
• Experience of working with young people and families Ability to relate to young people, within different age groups about attendance and behaviour issues
• Ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses,
• drawing on in-school and external advice and expertise where necessary
• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
• Lead on the monitoring of, and intervention in, cases of unauthorised absence and poor punctuality
• Able to quickly establish positive working relationships with students, staff parents and a wide range of people from within and outside the school
• Ability to maintain a non-confrontational approach especially when confronted with challenging behaviour
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to engage in joint goal setting with an individual student as part of the learning action planning process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion at all times, combined with a calm personality, a practical approach and sound judgement
• Ability to be a good role model to young people – demonstrate and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• Excellent record of attendance
• Ability to show kindness and empathy to all
• Commitment to raising achievement and improving the educational experiences of all students
• Competent in the use of IT and ability to train others how to use it.
• Planning and prioritising own workload and managing conflicting demands
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Ability to demonstrate using own initiative

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