Lifeskills & Engagement Practitioner

The successful candidate will deliver an engaging and stimulating life skills curriculum that prepares young people for healthy, informed, independent living. Working with young people in both secure and residential school settings, the Lifeskills and Engagement Practitioner will develop young people's knowledge, confidence and practical skills in areas such as food preparation, nutrition, budgeting, health and wellbeing, and everyday independent living. The post holder will support young people to make informed choices that promote positive physical and mental health outcomes, encourage active participation in learning, and ensure that young people's voices are heard and valued. Through collaborative working the post holder will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and aspirational environment that promotes wellbeing, achievement and successful transitions.

Practical skills for living, food and nutrition

• Teach different aspects of life skills, including managing money, family and community relationships, practical skills for independent living, food technology, and making health choices.
• Prepare all young people to make positive choices and, where appropriate, support progression towards pathways in health, food production, hospitality or catering.
• Teach students of different ages and abilities and support young people preparing for National Qualifications in this subject.

Planning, delivery and learning evidence

• Adhere to national guidance set out in Curriculum for Excellence, based on health and wellbeing and National Qualifications, when contributing to learning and evidence gathering.
• In conjunction with GTCS registered teaching staff, prepare lessons and teaching materials, assess progress, mark work, set homework and evidence learning outcomes.

Young people’s voice, participation and achievement

• Encourage young people to take pride in their achievements inside and outside school.
• Support young people to build positive relationships, participate in life at Rossie, our local community, and contribute to engagement activities linked to service design and delivery.

Safety, wellbeing and positive relationships

• Manage challenging behaviour, build positive relationships and support classroom behaviour in line with risk assessments, safety plans and school policy.
• Use imagination, enthusiasm and creativity to bring learning to life for young people.

Collaboration and professional practice

• Work closely with colleagues to plan school timetables and liaise with relevant professionals, including educational psychologists and social workers.
• Where appropriate, discuss young people’s progress with parents and carers and support study trips, social activities and sports events.
• Attend meetings and all mandatory and role-relevant training courses