Folkestone Academy is looking for an exceptional Pastoral and Learning Leader to join our team. This is a permanent position and would suit a graduate considering teacher training in the future or an individual with pastoral experience.
The successful candidate will:
* Contribute towards the Academy's and Trust's vision and ethos
* Enjoy completing their work in a professional and positive manner, relish solving problems and take pride in helping people
* Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
* Have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrate honesty and integrity
* Be highly motivated and have a flexible approach towards work and working hours
* Have knowledge of and experience of working with external agencies and voluntary groups is desirable
* Candidates will have either a strong academic track record to degree level/suitable qualifications or experience in pastoral care.
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
* Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
* Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
* Regular wellbeing and social activities
* Counselling and mental wellbeing support
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Electric car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
* Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
* Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Information about the school:
At Folkestone Academy, we foster an environment where students value their education, enjoy their learning, and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports, and a vibrant extra-curricular program. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.
We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education that fosters ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.
Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an online search to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. Two references are required prior to the commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £23,777.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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