What skills and experience we're looking for
• Good level of literacy and numeracy and ability to support students in these areas.
• Experience of working or participating in work focused training or similar delivery model.
• An understanding of child protection and its importance within the school.
• Patient and calm manner.
• Ability to deal with students who may be challenging and reluctant to engage.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to undertake administrative tasks.
• Flexible approach.
What the school offers its staff
Superb working conditions
• Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwave and fridge in the staffroom
• Staff Welfare team which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
• Occasional social activities eg Friday after school football, staff choir, Christmas party, informal nights out
• Child care voucher scheme
• SLT doors are always open to listen to your concerns or share your successes
• Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
• Governors focused on Staff wellbeing
• Free confidential counselling provided on request
• Access to fitness suite before and after school
• Oversubscribed school with close links with the community and supportive parents/carers
• Exemplary pupil behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.