Establishment: The King's School
Location: The Kings School
Salary: £26,196.00 - £28,603.00 pro rata (£30,559.00 - £33,366.00 FTE) per annum
Department: Pastoral
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 22/11/2024 10:00
Interview Date: 27/11/2024
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 44.700
Pay Grade: Support Staff | 18 - 23
The Role
‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Student Liaison Officer at The King’s School. This candidate will provide leadership and operational management to an assigned pastoral group to raise attendance, standards and enforce excellent behaviour to contribute towards students' academic attainment. They will contribute towards the strategic leadership of the pastoral system across the school and lead and be responsible for the implementation, operational logistics and reporting on elements of the pastoral system.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
* Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
* Will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
* Has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
* Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
* Has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers.
This is a 37 hours per week, permanent, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.
The King’s School
The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, boasts a rich heritage and a commitment to every student's potential. In 2023, our progress outcomes ranked us in the top 15% of secondary schools nationally, affirming our dedication to excellence. This accolade also secured our position as the third top-performing high school in the Wakefield district.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
* Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities.
* Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).
* Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
* Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free eyecare via Specsavers.
* Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
* Discounts at numerous retailers including O2.
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 601701.
Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Friday 22nd November 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Qualifications
5 or more GCSEs at Grade 4/C or higher, including English and Maths (or equivalent grades / qualifications). Grade 4 / Grade C or higher - Essential
Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience - Desirable
Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection issues - Desirable
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
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