Job Opportunity: SEMH Provision Lead
Location: Sunderland | Start Date: January 2024
Contract: January until July 2025 (potential for permanent placement)
Daily rate dependent on experience
Are you a passionate and skilled professional with a desire to make a real difference in young lives? We are looking for an experienced individual to lead a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision in a well-established secondary school located in the heart of Sunderland.
About the Role
This provision is designed to support students who may otherwise face suspension, offering them an opportunity to thrive in a structured, supportive environment. Placements will range from 2 days to 6 weeks, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating students back into the classroom.
As the SEMH Provision Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering tailored support to meet the specific needs of each student.
- Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families to foster trust and collaboration.
- Implementing strategies to support behavior management, emotional resilience, and academic progress.
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the provision, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.
- Collaborating with school leadership, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams.
About the School
This thriving secondary school serves a diverse and vibrant community in Sunderland, drawing students from a wide catchment area that includes a mix of urban and residential neighborhoods. The school is deeply committed to inclusion, high expectations, and the belief that every child can succeed.
The provision will be a key part of the school’s strategy to reduce exclusions, offering a compassionate alternative that emphasizes growth and reintegration.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with children with SEMH needs, ideally within a school or alternative provision.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be adaptable, solution-focused, and committed to empowering young people.
- Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
This role is offered through Protocol Education, providing you with:
- Competitive pay, aligned with your experience and the responsibilities of the role.
- Access to ongoing professional development and support.
- A chance to work in a rewarding, impactful role within a supportive school community.
This fixed-term role begins in January 2024 and runs until July 2025, with the potential to become permanent.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to transform lives and create a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, visit Protocol Education or contact us directly.
Join us in shaping a brighter future for every child.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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