What skills and experience we're looking for
Join our team as a Student Support Officer and make a real difference in students' lives! We’re looking for someone passionate about supporting young people’s well-being, academic progress, and personal development. In this role, you'll develop and implement pastoral strategies to meet students' diverse needs, provide crucial mental health support, and be a key link between school, families, and external agencies.This is a full-time, term-time only post on a fixed-term contract working Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am until 4pm.
With responsibilities that include providing one-on-one support for students facing emotional or behavioural challenges, coordinating with families, and working closely with external support agencies, you'll play a pivotal role in helping students overcome obstacles and thrive. If you're ready to create a positive impact and have a flexible, supportive approach, we’d love to hear from you!
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in part with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special. If you want to make a difference and are committed to improving life changes for children, we would love to meet you and show you around our fantastic school, please contact Christine Simmonite, Headteacher’s PA, simmonitec@sghs.org.uk to arrange a visit.
What the school offers its staff
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• Onsite canteen.
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.