Schools' Cluster Co-ordinator / Behaviour Consultant (secondary)

Behaviour and Inclusion Service

Grade 12

Ref: EJR004481

Ealing is seeking to appoint a Schools' Cluster Co-ordinator/ Behaviour Consultant to join Ealing's Behaviour and Inclusion Service. The service is well established and highly regarded in schools and is focused on reducing exclusion and supporting schools in the key Ofsted judgement area of behaviour and safety.

We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable and qualified teachers or social workers only who have a high level of expertise in working with schools, children and families and whose focus is improving outcomes for students. You will meet the person specification and will provide direct interventions to students in schools and consultation on individuals; as well as professional advice and guidance to school leaders and schools' staff on reducing exclusion, managing behaviour and supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs in school.

The role requires a good knowledge of what works and an ability to facilitate and signpost interventions and to provide training and support to colleagues in schools and to other professionals. The core service is designed to complement the behaviour work underway in high schools and successful candidates will present well with good communication skills to be successful in delivering the cluster co-ordination role. We are looking for reliable individuals, committed to and energetic about working in partnership with schools to achieve the best possible outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The individuals appointed will have proven successful experience of working within schools, behaviour services and/or related fields, and a track record delivering measurable improvements in the behaviour of young people directly and within the whole school.

The post will report to the Team Manager and be responsible for supporting a cluster (3-4) of schools. The individuals will join the broader Behaviour and Inclusion Service and will work closely with other key Ealing services supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve good outcomes.

For a discussion about this role please contact: Lyndsey Evans, Team Manager, mobile: 07940 021530.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing's enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: 2 October 2014
Interview and assessment date: week commencing 20 October 2014

If you are interested in this role please apply online at www.ealing.gov.uk/jobs