Job Description
Student Support Leader
Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based multi-academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.
Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.
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We are looking to appoint a Student Support Leader. You will need to establish positive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. You will provide support managing groups of students who are showing signs of disaffection or vulnerability. You will work with students, families and external agencies on preventative and early intervention strategies in order to identify and remove barriers to learning. The person appointed will be a team player with a friendly disposition and good communication skills.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate a drive, resilience and enthusiasm to ensure that students’ progress and succeed.
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In brief a successful candidate must also:
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• Be able to work as part of a team
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• Have high expectations of young people regarding learning, independence and behaviour
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• Be able to forge positive links and relationships with young people, parents and colleagues
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• The ability to converse at ease with families and external agencies and provide accurate and clear advice
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The closing date is Monday 6th January 2025 and interviews will take place week commencing 13th January 2025
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.
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Interested? Please hit apply now!
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Our reference: AGS423
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Vacancy: Student Support Leader
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Location: Chesterfield, ( Netherthorpe School)
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Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week x 40 weeks per year
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Salary: NJC Grade 5, Point 15: £29,093 to 20: £31,586 gross per annum
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Actual Annual Salary: £25,665.54 to £27,864.83 (under 5 years of service)
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National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Minerva Learning Trust