What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths (C)
• Recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ level 4) and/or equivalent practical work
experience (A/I/C)
• Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the
post. (A/I)
• Child protection training (C)
• Experience of working in a school environment (A/I)
• Experience of issues affecting students and young people and how to offer supportive assistance
(A/I)
• Organising and adapting to change (A/I)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) (A/I)
• Good organisational and personal management skills (A/I)
• Effective behaviour management skills (A/I)
• Able to work independently and be a team player. (A/I/R)
• Able to respect and maintain confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Effective time management (A/I)
• Working knowledge of standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) (A/I)
• Ability to work with students and have a real interest in the issues faced by this age group (A/I)
Desirable
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
January 2022
Behaviours
• Proactive
• Organised
• Effective
• Team Player
• Emotionally intelligent
• Flexible
• Motivational
• Positive
• Engaging
• Clear communicator
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
What the school offers its staff
Holiday Entitlement – minimum 37 days (Grade G - J (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Financial – offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
Lifestyle and Wellbeing – discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Motoring – access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
Pension - excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Personal and professional – we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
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.