DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Positive Behaviour Practitioner
Internally known as Behaviour Support Officer
Salary: £23,720 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary: £20,430 per annum
37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Term Time Only, (0.86 FTE)
As an anchor institution in our city, Stoke on Trent College continues on an upward trajectory with good to outstanding financial health. Following the recent announcement of the College’s Ofsted ‘Good’ rating, we’re driving forward our excellence agenda to fulfil our promise to help learners to achieve their aspirations. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey as the Technical College for the City of Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding area
Our success is through Our People!
We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated individual to support, influence, and improve behaviour standards throughout the organisation; To have a proactive and visible presence on campus, challenging unsafe behaviours and educating learners so they can make better choices.
Key tasks of the post, will include: To work with students on College premises in upholding and modelling behaviour standards and expectations as well as challenging inappropriate learner behaviours; Carry our screening, search and confiscation; Deliver behaviour expectations antibullying workshops to students and staff. Have active listening skills and the ability to use positive, calm and clear communication.
You will possess a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at Grade 4-9 (C or above), or equivalent qualifications (including Maths and English); Be qualified to A Level, or equivalent; Hold a first aid at work certificate, or have a willingness to attain this required qualification; Have significant experience of working in an environment with young people (16-19), including those with challenging behaviours; Able to form impartial and balanced judgements and make quick decisions in high-pressured situations; Have strong negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to convince through personal credibility.
We offer a fantastic reward package also, which includes:
Christmas closure
Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
A competitive pension scheme
Access to Continuing Professional Development
On-site restaurant facilities and FREE breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
Health & Wellbeing initiatives & Health-related benefits including individual health care plans
Access to a state of the art gym
On-site FREE parking
Closing date for applications, is: 7th January 2024.
For further details and to apply please visit the Stoke on Trent College website: www.stokecoll.ac.uk/jobs. For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Oliver on 01782 03556 or at coliv1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
