Fixed-term maternity cover in the pastoral team at Abbeyfield School, a Creative Education Trust school, for one year from 1 January 2027, working alongside the Head of Year. The post supports student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, and builds relationships with students, families and staff. The 37-hour week in a fast-paced setting calls for high expectations of young people and a restorative approach to behaviour. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development
- Work closely with the Head of Year
- Build strong relationships with students, families and staff
- Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct
- Support restorative approaches to behaviour
- Help create a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve
Experience
- Experience working with young people
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
- Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations
- Confidence to address challenges and support restorative approaches
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues and external stakeholders with professionalism and confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Separate barred list check
- Right to work in the UK
- Online checks before interview
- References
- Prohibition from teaching search, where appropriate
What’s offered
- Staff wellbeing prioritised, with clear systems and a calendar that supports work-life balance
- High-quality CPD and coaching
- Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
- Support to develop your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
