We are seeking to appoint a Part Time (2 days/14 hours per week, Term Time plus 3 days) Pastoral Support Assistant, working within the 6th Form department at Rainham Mark Grammar School. This is a permanent position. The successful applicant will assist the pastoral staff in student management, wellbeing, safeguarding, and pastoral care, particularly in mental and physical first aid, as well as providing administrative support for the pastoral team.
You should be organized, able to work under pressure with conflicting deadlines, and demonstrate a high level of administrative skills, including handling confidential and sensitive information. You will be the first point of contact for parents regarding pastoral issues, so confidence in dealing with parents, attending meetings, and managing related matters is essential.
What can RMGS offer you?
Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational environment where students are nurtured to develop leadership skills and creativity. We welcome students from all backgrounds, offering additional support and bursaries where needed. Our success is driven by high expectations. Our motivated students and staff inspire and challenge each other to excel. We believe our students are among the best of their generation, and it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and grow, and we encourage you to visit and experience our community.
Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022, but we strive for excellence and have the potential to be exceptional, especially in an ever-changing educational landscape.
Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:
* Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (for contracts over 15 hours per week)
* Free Health Checks
* Free Flu Jabs
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* High-quality CPD opportunities
* Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Onsite free parking
* A trust committed to a healthy work/life balance
Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 12pm
Interview date: Friday 16th May 2025
This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We appreciate your understanding that this process is standard, and we encourage you to apply for future opportunities.
RMGS is committed to the protection and safety of its students, is an Equal Opportunities employer, and values a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to eradicating discrimination and becoming an employer of choice, where all staff feel valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference.
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