What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent;
• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for young people and supporting them in their development;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
• Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
• Is organised and enthusiastic;
• Enjoys working with young people and can develop good working relationships with them;
• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;
• Has experience of supporting student’s learning.
• Formal or informal experience of Thrive in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Support to complete a Thrive Apprenticeship over time, while initially gaining support from Thrive trained practitioners within both Clarendon Academy and other schools within Acorn Education Trust.
• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.