At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' progress, behaviour, and learning in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join a committed academy focused on student welfare and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and professional training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive team with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 27045 - 27045 £ per year.
Student Support - Progress, Behaviour & Learning
Start date: January 2027
Starting salary: Full time Equivalent £27,045 per annum / Pro rata Actual £23,337
Hours: 37.5 hours. 8am - 4pm. Monday - Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Term time only: 38 school weeks plus training days
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the Head of Year and Leadership team with progress, behaviour and learning. If you want to make a difference and improve outcomes for our students - join our team!
This role will be to provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to students at the academy and to work with a range of stakeholders, parents, support staff, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure the safety and progress of individual students. You will be helping to improve the progress and achievement of our students and ensuring the development and implementation of the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and anti-bullying policies, in order to support students’ ability to self-regulate their behaviour; you will be part of a team that is child focused and changes young people’s lives through care and education.
Experience in Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) would be an advantage but not essential.
This role requires someone with:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office IT programmes
- A calm, patient and approachable manner
- Proactive and flexible approach
Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but is not essential.
Closing date: Thursday 26th November - noon
Interviews will be held w/b 30th November
Please contact Samantha Arnold HR Manager on arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk if you have any questions regarding this post or if you would like a tour of the academy.
This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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