Pastoral Support Assistant
The Birkenhead Park School
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5, Scale Points 17-21. Salary range: £14,787 - £16,267 gross p/a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant with a proven commitment to raising the aspirations of students to overcome their barriers to learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school on an ambitious journey of transformation where you can use your experience and passion to make a difference.
The School is part of Wirral Academy Trust which was set up by Birkenhead Sixth Form College, an Ofsted Outstanding post-16 specialist, recently awarded TES Sixth Form College of the Year 2018. The School and the College work together collaboratively to share and develop educational best practice and create an inspiring culture with opportunities for career development. The Birkenhead Park School aims to achieve "Ambition and Excellence for All" and we are committed to providing the best possible education for every student. The School is driven by the values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience, and Thoughtfulness, and building character is seen as a fundamental priority in securing our students’ future success.
In May 2017, Ofsted recognised the significant progress the School has made in its journey of transformation. This has been further confirmed by a recent visit from the DfE and this role is key to the continued improvement of outcomes and the quality of support we offer our students.
We therefore wish to appoint an individual with high expectations and the ability to motivate students to secure improvements in their behaviour, attendance and outcomes. You will be part of a committed and enthusiastic pastoral team that supports students with their attendance, emotional, social and behavioural challenges. You must be extremely driven and able to demonstrate excellent professional standards.
A full job description is available within the application pack.
The closing date for receipt of a completed application form is 12 noon, Monday 25 June 2018.
Application packs are available from www.birkenheadparkschool.com.
Completed applications should be returned to the HR Department by email to: recruitment@birkenheadparkschool.com
The Birkenhead Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed School application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
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About The Birkenhead Park School
The Birkenhead Park School is a co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16 and has over 700 students on roll. It is an exciting time to join us as we are on an ambitious journey of transformation and are looking for staff who are motivated to make a real make a difference to the community we serve.
The school is very proud of its caring commitment and innovative approach to educating the community of young people in the area, with award-winning programmes designed to help students in Year 7 – 11 thrive in a high school environment and open pathways to their future.
As part of the BePART Educational Trust established by nationally leading sixth form, Birkenhead Sixth Form College, the school encourages students to raise aspirations and unlock their true potential through adopting the school values which are intrinsic to everything we do, across all staff and students – Positivity, Ambition, Resilience and Thoughtfulness. Our values shape every interaction with have and are core to our success in nurturing both academic and personal success for every student.
We have recently been awarded a Silver Award by the Teacher Development Trust Network. This follows being awarded a Runner-Up prize in Educate North Awards’ Innovative and Creative Literacy accolade, acknowledging the school-wide Literacy Programme that has proven to have a significant effect in raising students’ reading ages and all-round academic ability.
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