Job Description

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic, Social Inclusion Officer to join our team at Tavistock College.

Tavistock College is proud to serve their community and beyond.

We promise to do whatever it takes to ensure that every student at Tavistock College achieves their potential. We make this commitment so that every young person can live a life of choice and opportunity.

Our College is a community and we firmly believe that students achieve when they feel a genuine security that supports learning and promotes social responsibility. We also take our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children seriously so that they are safe, happy and healthy - this is our most important responsibility.

We work closely with families as we believe that educating children is a joint effort between home and College.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

Cycle to work scheme Tech Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Access to Discounts CPD opportunities Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package Long Service Days On site Parking - In some locations Excellent Training Package Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Summary of the Role:

The Social Inclusion Officer will be a pastorally focused practitioner who works to build strong relationships with young people and their families to support attendance and inclusion. They support young people through key transition points and lead or support group interventions. They use their knowledge of young people to signpost support within and outside of school and play a key role in SAMs (Supporting Achievement Meetings). Their detailed role will be agreed based on their area of expertise and experience, but they will have a specific case-load of work with key young people and their families and be a key point of contact with external agencies and partners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below.
You may be required to carry out any other duties within the capacity which the Employer may reasonably require.

Core duties and purpose:

Contribute to the values and beliefs of the school and the Trust

Provide strategic leadership and vision to the pastoral team in collaboration with pastoral leaders

Consistently role-model and uphold a relational approach and hold colleagues to high standards in their own practice

Act as a powerful advocate for young people in the school and in the wider community

Share and embed trauma and relational practice across the school through modelling, coaching and training

Oversee key transition points for young people

Build deep contextual understanding of young people and use the knowledge to inform approaches and relationships

Facilitate and enact personal development and social skills based elements of SAM meetings and plans

Providing direct parenting support and facilitation of parental education,

Act as Mental Health first aider and support wellbeing

Supporting group interventions as directed by pastoral leadership e.g. young carers group, Rainbow groups etc.

Work Experience support for statutory provision in KS4 and working with careers leads to support those at risk of NEET

Feed into Team Around the School

Attendance and Safeguarding:

Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Work closely with the Strategic Attendance Lead to ensure the robust implementation of the school's attendance policy and practices

Check daily attendance and start of the day punctuality of students across key stages

Closely monitor and eradicate lateness to lessons

Maintain accurate and up to date records for students and ensure efficient record keeping in line with statutory requirements

Ensure that the pastoral team meets all its legal obligations, including compliance with Child Protection and Health and Safety regulations

Undertake regular safeguarding training as required

Ensure that statutory and Ofsted requirements for Safeguarding are met

Ensure high levels of student attendance and punctuality in the pastoral team

Work in close partnership with curriculum and inclusion leaders in the school including the SENDCo to ensure the highest quality provision for all young people

Behaviour and Culture:

Ensure a calm, purposeful learning atmosphere

Ensure all students have high standards of behaviour and conduct, that they are rewarded, that they feel safe, that their talents are nurtured and developed

Ensure and monitor continuously the impact of intervention plans with individual students

Ensure that all students know that anything they report, e.g. occurrences of bullying, will be followed up robustly

Be responsible for maintaining high standards of uniform within the House

Ensure students know how to keep healthy and stay safe

Devise and implement anti bullying strategies.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Level 2 English and Maths -

Essential

Appropriate Level 3 qualifications -

Desirable

Experience

Mental Health First Aider -

Essential

A good understanding of the secondary education system -

Essential

A good understanding of the different barriers to accessing education that children and young people face and how they can be overcome -

Essential

Proven experience of impactful work with young people to support inclusion and belonging -

Essential

Understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of children and young people -

Essential

Level 3 Safeguarding trained, training will be provided to ensure this level is current -

Essential

Experience in relational and trauma-informed approaches -

Essential

Experience of planning and leading 1:1 and group interventions -

Essential

Additional SEND training/qualification -

Desirable

Experience of CPOMs online logging system for Child Protection -

Desirable

Experience of delivering training and coaching to other adults -

Desirable

Skills, Knowledge and Capability

Excellent interpersonal and listening skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence Good written and oral skills -

Essential

The ability to develop positive relationships with all young people -

Essential

Excellent organisation and administration skills -

Essential

Flexibility in approach to order of tasks -

Essential

Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary, including walking around a large site with many stairs -

Essential

Passion, resilience, maturity and optimism and the ability to work well under pressure -

Essential

A firm and constant belief in the unlimited potential of every student and a commitment to inclusive educational provision -

Essential

Committed to teamwork and working collaboratively with colleagues within the school and across the Trust -

Essential

A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students -

Essential

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Visit our website: - www.dartmoormat.org.uk to apply for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

'This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.'

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The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location:

Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Duration:

Monday - Friday

Purpose:

To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule:

Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,992.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025