At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in the classroom and enhance their learning experience.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at The Nicholas Hammond Academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Enjoy personal development, pension scheme, and discounts on major brands.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them succeed.
- Qualifications: GCSE grade 4/C+ in English and Maths; experience in student care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22709 - 24204 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary Scale: NJC Point 7-11
Actual Salary: £22,709 - £24,204
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? The Nicholas Hammond Academy are looking to appoint a Student Support Leader to support students in the classroom within an Academy that strives for excellence.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and has a passion for supporting teaching and learning to become a member of our Pastoral Team. The successful candidate will manage and improve the behaviour and progress of students within the academy and support students in being ready to learn and to be happy, successful and positive members of the academy community. This role will also involve supporting the positive engagement between the academy and families.
To succeed, you'll hold GCSE grade 4/C+ in a range of subjects including English and Maths and have experience of working effectively in a learning / student care setting. You will be joining a dynamic team, who enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students.
Why choose The Nicholas Hammond Academy?
Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2022, here at The Nicholas Hammond Academy, we are “determined to be the best that we can be”. As a team, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that enables students to make rapid progress and achieve transformational academic targets. We have high expectations of our pupils and every student matters to us. We work closely with our local community, including parents and carers, who actively support the work we are doing to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards.
About Academy Transformation Trust
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
What’s in it for you?
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
The Nicholas Hammond Academy are part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person - able to take a rightful place in the community of educated people and to join what Robert Maynard Hutchins called “the Great Conversation.” An ATT education stresses history, the scientific mode of thinking, the disciplined use of language, a wide-ranging knowledge of the arts and religion, and the continuity of human enterprise. We aspire for everyone, regardless of their starting point, to leave us capable, competent, and confident.
The Nicholas Hammond Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Closing date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 09:00
Interview date: To be confirmed
Student Support Leader employer: The Nicholas Hamond Academy
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and success of its students while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow within their roles, benefiting from a term-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance. Located in a vibrant community, the academy offers unique opportunities to engage with families and make a meaningful impact on student lives.
Contact Details:
The Nicholas Hamond Academy Recruitment Team
