At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' academic progress and wellbeing while liaising with parents and staff.
- Company: Woolmer Hill, a supportive school with a dedicated Student Support team.
- Benefits: Health insurance for all staff and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Term time only role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and be part of a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, excellent communication skills, and organisational abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and passionate member of staff to join our very effective and highly valued Student Support team. Candidates should ideally have experience of working with young people, have excellent communication skills and a good level of education. The ability to build good relationships with students and their parents is essential. A high level of confidentiality will also apply to this role.
The role will involve working closely with the teaching Heads of Year who support students with their academic progress, behaviour for learning and pastoral wellbeing. The role also involves general support in the student Hub for all year groups, liaising with other staff, parents and sometimes external agencies, and performing administrative duties such as phone calls home, arranging and attending meetings with parents and taking meeting notes when necessary.
We are looking for someone who will be available for 34.17 hours over 5 days per week, term time only (39 weeks) (8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 40‑minute unpaid lunch break).
Key responsibilities and qualities:- Care deeply and have high ambitions for every one of our students
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Ideally have some experience of working with young people in a school or other setting
- Be organised, efficient and competent with Microsoft Office packages and quick to learn new software (e.g. Arbor, our MIS system)
This post holder will join a team of five Heads of Year and one other Assistant Head of Year, along with our wider Student Support Team which includes the Welfare Team and Learning Support team. We have an excellent team of associate staff and teachers across the school and our students are a delight to work with.
Start Date: September 2026
Benefits: Health insurance provided for all staff
Closing Date: 8 am on Monday 13th July 2026
Woolmer Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
