2 Positions available
Full time - 37 Hours per week
Term Time Only
TPLTS55 £22,598 - £25,034 (actual salary)Position 1
Maternity cover
Fixed term until 09 June 2025, subject to the return of the post holderPosition 2
Permanent Plus various Company Benefits The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit two Pastoral Support Officers to support the progress of our pupils here at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge. The school has a strong vein of moral purpose where the students are at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be. We are looking for inspiring, motivated and forward-thinking team players to join our growing school. Working with a strong pastoral team, the post holders will be committed to working with an experienced and capable team to deliver outstanding, inclusive care and the high achievement for all pupils. This is a very exciting opportunity for two individuals who would relish the chance to join The Priory Learning Trust. As part of this role, you will; Work closely alongside Pastoral leaders on a daily basis supporting the students. Deal with student centred issues and concerns throughout the school day, both within lessons and at social times, reporting to Head of Year. Assist in supporting the more vulnerable students in school, such as PP, SEND and CLA under the leadership of LT staff responsible for that area. The successful candidates will have; 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, grades A* - C (or equivalent). General awareness and understanding of child protection procedures. Experience of working in a busy and varied role, preferably in an education setting. We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this. As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including - The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Closing Date: 07 July 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 11 July 2024
Proposed Start Date: 02 September 2024