This post sits within the Sixth Form at Charters School, supporting students with their academic progress, wellbeing and engagement. The core of the work is one-to-one progress meetings with identified students, setting and tracking targets with students and parents, and liaising with their teachers. It also involves working alongside Student Support Officers to keep the Sixth Form running smoothly day to day. Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide individual support to help students stay on track academically and personally
- Hold regular one-to-one progress meetings with identified students
- Communicate with identified students and parents/carers to set and monitor targets and give ongoing support
- Communicate with teachers of identified students
- Work collaboratively with Student Support Officers and wider Sixth Form staff
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Sixth Form
Qualifications
- First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training
Experience
- Experience of working with or supporting young people, ideally in an educational or pastoral setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a calm, approachable manner
- Ability to manage behaviour consistently, fairly and supportively
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Contributory local government pension scheme
- Commitment to staff well-being
- Schemes to support an active and healthy lifestyle
- Priority admission for children of staff at the school
- Other staff benefits
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
