Sixth Form Student Support Coordinator

Are you an organised and approachable individual?

Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students.

We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approximately 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.

For the right candidates, we may also consider splitting the role into two part-time positions.

At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Transition & Recruitment

• Plan and coordinate Post-16 transition in collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintain and lead the Sixth Form Recruitment Calendar.
• Organise and coordinate external recruitment events, including assemblies and careers fairs.
• Lead key Sixth Form transition events:
• Year 11 Taster Day (December)
• Sixth Form Experience Day (June)
• Year 12 Induction Trip
• Internal recruitment events (assemblies, subject information stands)
• Lead the House and Integration Student Committee to promote student engagement.
• Oversee the Year 12 Buddy System, ensuring smooth peer mentoring.
• Organise and run Year 12 Transition Network Meetings.

Student Support & Wellbeing

• Work closely with the Pastoral Leader to support student behaviour, attendance, and well-being.
• Conduct daily lesson attendance checks, enforcing sanctions for truancy where necessary.
• Monitor and manage late arrivals, conducting mid-week and end-of-week checks.
• Oversee morning registration (8:45 – 9:10) at the school reception.
• Deliver AIM sessions for targeted students under the direction of Academic Leaders.
• Supervise student access and conduct in the JCC (study centre), ensuring a safe and productive environment.
• Manage laptop distribution and ensure appropriate use of school resources.
• Utilise CCTV monitoring where appropriate to maintain student safety.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

Organised and proactive, with experience in student support or pastoral care.

A strong communicator, able to engage with students, parents, and staff.

Confident in handling student behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Tech-savvy, comfortable using attendance systems and digital resources.

Passionate about education and student development.

Experience in a school or Sixth Form setting is desirable but not essential.

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing and supportive Sixth Form team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Work in a dynamic and student-focused environment.
• Make a real impact on students' academic success and well-being.

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These 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

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.