- Purposeful professional development and opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide improvement.
- Leadership that listens, reviews systems and seeks to remove unnecessary barriers.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and to creating the conditions in which great people can do their best work.
About This Role Department / Team Pastoral / Progress Responsible to Assistant Headteacher Pastoral Responsible for Ensuring students are safe, happy, enjoy learning, attend school, and achieve their full potential Additional information 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum (term time, teacher days, and as required after school and school holiday periods)
If you have previous pastoral experience within a high school environment, and believe in raising attainment for every student, this is an excellent opportunity for you to use your skills, knowledge and experience to ensure they achieve their full potential. You will inspire them, and help remove or support any barriers to learning, and provide emotional support when required. You will use a wide range of data including attainment and progress information to identify students who need additional support, working closely with tutors, subject leaders, SLT and the Raising Attainment Team to improve outcomes.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring the right combination of experience, skills and commitment to the role.
- To be part of a team that ensure students are safe, attend school, and enjoy learning.
- Have experience of motivating and inspiring students to achieve their full potential, and participate in wider school activities. Be confident using student information to identify barriers to achievement and coordinate support that makes a measurable difference. Support the Raising Attainment Team with academic sprints, encouraging participation and completion and helping students improve their Commitment to Learning (C2L) scores., The successful candidate will be subject to the Trust's safer recruitment procedures, including the appropriate pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check.
Wigston Academies Trust is formed of two schools serving one community: Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (16-18). We are proud of the community we serve and relentlessly ambitious for every young person.
We focus on outcomes because outcomes create opportunities. Our mission is to create schools where every student is known, challenged and supported; where background does not determine destiny; and where we work together in pursuit of better outcomes, greater opportunities and brighter futures. Every member of staff contributes to the culture experienced by our students. Whether working in classrooms, pastoral teams, offices, support services or leadership roles, we all play a part in ensuring that every young person feels welcome, experiences success and is given every opportunity to thrive.
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Progress Leader employer: Wigston Academies Trust
Wigston Academies Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional development and staff wellbeing, creating an environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to collaborative working and continual improvement, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the Trust's mission of supporting every student in their educational journey. Located in a vibrant community, the Trust offers unique opportunities for growth and impact within the educational sector.
