UWC Atlantic is at the heart of a powerful global movement and at the vanguard of progressive education worldwide. We are proud to be a part of the UWC family of 18 schools and colleges worldwide – and for our courage to champion the values, ideas and aspirations in which we all believe. We are driven by the UWC mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. It drives everything we do.
We continue to embrace the spirit of those pioneers who not only created the College in Wales in 1962 and launched the UWC movement in 1967 but who also co-created the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, in collaboration with the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) and UN International School in New York (UNIS).
Our multicultural student body, from over 90 countries every year, comprises young people from vastly differing political, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. They are selected to attend UWC Atlantic based on their demonstrated promise and potential, to make a difference in the fields of sustainability, social justice and peace. These inspirational young people are the next generation of change makers, empowered to go on to careers and lives that create impact locally, nationally and globally.
Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything that we stand for at the College. This new post will manage the work of the Wellbeing Centre team, our Student Counsellors, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and our Houseparents. This is a natural cluster that already works closely together in supporting student welfare and this role strengthens the support that we can provide. You will also act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding the safeguarding culture firmly at the heart of everything we do and stand for.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build relationships and credibility quickly with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating, influencing and persuading others to bring them with you.
Confident and articulate, you can work strategically and will seek to implement new solutions, challenging traditional ways of delivery, taking account of all views and whilst being committed to setting the right direction for the College.
You will be expected to deliver training on a range of wellbeing and safeguarding issues to small and larger groups of students and employees and have the ability to remain calm whilst under pressure and to cope with the unexpected.
Organised, able to work independently and as part of a team, you will ensure that the teams you manage, lead and direct share information appropriately with colleagues across the College so that we can provide the best possible holistic wellbeing support for all our students.
Further information about this position, including details of how to apply, is available on our website: www.atlanticcollege.org/discover/careers/current-vacancies
Completed applications should be emailed to: hr@atlanticcollege.org
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 16 November 2020 at 9:00am
The selection process will be held on: Monday 30 November 2020
We reserve the right to appoint early should an exceptional application be received.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the selection process will be undertaken virtually.
We always email candidates with the status of their application – please check your email/spam folder for notification of the outcome of your application.
When applying for a job at the college, you should ensure that you are already authorised to work in the United Kingdom (UK). In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we require confirmation of candidates’ permission to live and work in the UK. All candidates will therefore be required to produce original documents at interview (details of which will be included with the interview invitation letter) which demonstrate an ability to live and work in the UK and to do the type of work being offered.
UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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