JOB DESCRIPTION - ACADEMIC OFFICER Full Time / Part Time, Permanent Contract 21 to 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time only) Full time Pro-rata Salary: £25,082 to £26,257 per annum, depending on experience and hours (NJC 5, point 12-15, full time equivalent salary £30,033 to £31,440 per annum) Starting date: As soon as possible Waldegrave is a successful and over-subscribed comprehensive school for girls aged 11 to 16 with a mixed Sixth Form, based in Twickenham. It is a school which prides itself on providing the best opportunities and outcomes for all its students. We are looking for an organised person to be a key member in our Student Support Hubs (KS3 and 4). You will be part of a cohesive team liaising with both students and staff on day to day issues as well as providing cover supervision for lessons in the case of staff absence (lesson plans / work will be provided). You will need to be able to prioritise your workload and have the ability to work independently whilst also being able to work as part of a team. This is a term time only position. Waldegrave School: is a school where everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success; believes in a strong, supportive environment that values pastoral, extra-curricular as well as academic progression. It is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2018) and the 2023 results has placed it in the top 3% of schools in the UK. It was recently ranked the 8th best Comprehensive school in the UK by the Sunday Times Parent Power Awards 2023 and has been awarded the ‘World Class School’ Accreditation in 2019 and 2022; values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff from NQT’s to middle leaders and onwards to senior leadership; has strong links with other local schools, both primary and secondary as well as outside local community associations and clubs; is oversubscribed throughout the school and enjoys a thriving sixth form. Waldegrave School can offer you: a supportive community environment in which to develop your career; a school that actively promotes and supports staff wellbeing; a Staff Association who help to support staff well-being and organise social events; a cycle to work scheme as well as an employee benefits and well-being scheme; on-site parking; close transport links – Fulwell and Strawberry Hill train stations as well as many bus routes; after school fitness classes, e.g. yoga, as well as use of our fitness suite; School place for children of staff in line with our admissions policy. The safeguarding of our students is at the core of all that we do. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check; a prohibition from teaching check, where applicable; appropriate references from your current and previous employer, which may be corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee; and online background checks in line with KCSIE.