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£21,508.88 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits
Permanent, 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
November 2024 Start
As a Pastoral Support Assistant you will play a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment by providing guidance and assistance to students, colleagues, and their families.
Rated as "Good" by OFSTED in November 2023's extensive and extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.
If you:
- Are able to support students with academic and personal wellbeing
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Believe in providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students
Our established and positive team members benefit from:
- A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best
- An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice
- The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school's greatest asset
Closing date : 2nd October 2024
We are Lift Schools:
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
Your career elevated:
At Lift Schools we are committed to your professional growth, development and wellbeing. Enjoy:
Comprehensive Training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Greensward Academy is an 11-19 comprehensive school based in Hockley in Essex. It is part of Lift Schools, a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The school is graded Good by Ofsted and its results are strong, particularly in the Sixth Form which is in the top 3% nationally and top in Essex according to DfE Post 16 Performance Tables.