Job Introduction
St George Catholic College was graded Outstanding in all areas by OFSTED in June 2023. It is an oversubscribed school, with a proven track record of continued success currently ranked in the top 500 schools nationally for progress. It is a college in which we have a commitment to knowing every student and ensuring they fulfil their potential. We see ourselves as a family who are determined to get the best out of each other. Our OFSTED report stated that “This is a truly inclusive and welcoming school. The school’s ASPIRE values are understood and treasured by the whole community. Leaders have established a highly aspirational culture where pupils want to work hard and achieve well. Pupils are supported to do their best by teachers who they share warm and respectful relationships with.”
We have an exciting opportunity to join our inclusion and pastoral support team. We have a vacancy for a part time registered Mental Health Nurse or Mental Health Practitioner. Successful candidates will ideally also have formal training and accreditation in at least one evidence-based therapy modality.
The post holder will:
- Have their own office with computer, meeting area and telephone.
- Supervise our wellbeing dog called Ernie which can be used in wellbeing sessions.
- Have access to an onsite Forest School which provides alternative provision for our students.
- Work in partnership with our pupils, their families/caregivers, and wider school staff to assess, formulate and collaboratively develop management and support plans for their mental health and emotional wellbeing needs (including risk and crisis planning).
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to pupils and their families/caregivers to support self-management of presenting difficulties.
- Help children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
- Support/facilitate staff in school to identify and manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing where appropriate.
- Attendance at Vulnerable pupils’ meetings and our own staff Wellbeing group.
- Accept referrals in school according to agreed local and national protocols.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
- MHST can provide clinical supervision.
We are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent time management skills and ability to work with autonomy. The successful candidate will have their own office, telephone and laptop and will be part of our Inclusion Team, which is led by our Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), and Senior Assistant Headteacher who is in charge of Inclusion, alongside our warm and friendly Inclusion Team.
For further details of this exciting opportunity, please see the vacancies section of our website at www.stgcc.co.uk or contact Mrs J Bonavia via email at headpa@stgcc.co.uk Visits to the college are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs J Bonavia.
RECRUITMENT: Benefits of working here:
- A friendly and inclusive working environment
- Optional Private healthcare
- Free on-site multi gym
- Reduced rate for Lettings
- Nursery less than five minutes’ drive away
- Long-term career opportunities
- Access to nationally-accredited qualifications
- Easy access to Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, the M27 and the M3
- An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and motivated department
- A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
Interview date: TBC
Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications which meet the criteria.
St George Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
