Co-ordinator for the Student Development Centre Pimlico Academy

Pimlico Academy caters for students from a wide range of backgrounds and passionately believes that every child can succeed. Recently judged as Outstanding by Ofsted, the Academy prides itself on the innovative nature of our Inclusion Provision. Our Student Development Centre (SDC) has made a significant contribution to the lives of our most vulnerable students, enabling them to access the curriculum and overcome significant barriers to learning. Specialising in social and emotional development, the SDC works with vulnerable students delivering a variety of innovative interventions aimed to develop the emotional intelligence of our students.

We are recruiting a co-ordinator to lead the work of the SDC, delivering interventions aimed to develop self awareness and social skills of our students. The SDC plays a vital role in preventing exclusions and reintegrating students back into school life following time off school. You will need to have a passion for working with vulnerable children, high levels of empathy and a patient and calm approach to working with students with significant social and emotional difficulties. This post will suit dynamic, hard-working and committed graduates who would like to be part of a transformational educational experience. A degree in psychology would be preferable, although not essential, and training in counselling or mentoring skills will be a distinct advantage. A keen desire to work alongside teachers to differentiate lessons for these students is essential. The ideal applicant will also be organised, creative, self aware and motivated to develop a reflective approach to working with children.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB disclosure is required for this post.

Interview process: 6 July

Start Date: 1 September 2011 for one year in the first instance

For an application form please visit our website on: http://www.pimlicoacademy.org