Student Achievement and Support Officer
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 5/22 - £28,179 to Scale 6/28 - £32,860 (pro rata - 39 weeks)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2023
Job overview
REPORTS TO: SLT Link/Head of Year
RESPONSIBLE FOR: To work as a member of the Pastoral Team within a Key Stage, to support the Heads of Year (HoY) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) within the Academy to raise the attainment of all students
HOURS: 39 Weeks/37.5 hours per week – 8.00am-4.30pm
Our support staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society.
We are seeking to appoint a Student Achievement and Support Officer to support the cohort of students in an assigned year group.
You will be the second point of contact after the Form Tutors for students and parents, especially in relation to the day to day working of the Academy Behaviour Management Policy and will assist the Head of Year for a designated Year Group and will therefore need great interpersonal skills.
You will develop the year identity and ethos in collaboration with the Head of Year and members of the Leadership Team and ensure clear lines of communication with Tutors and the Leadership Team to support students’ personal, social, spiritual and moral welfare.
Ofsted – January 2022
“Hammersmith Academy continues to be a good school”.
“Leaders and staff are determined that all their pupils will succeed. They have established a culture of aspiration for all, regardless of pupils’ individual starting points”.
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates with the appropriate skills, vision and desire to work at the Academy, where expectations are high and there is a strong focus on student achievement.
We have a strong commitment and vision for staff wellbeing with many opportunities, activities and events throughout the year. Our vision for wellbeing in the workplace is as follows:
‘To create a caring school community promoting staff well-being through a whole-school approach characterised by caring and supportive relationships amongst school members; school members being meaningfully engaged in the school community; and addressing and supporting the health and well-being of all school members within a safe environment that celebrates achievements.’
For additional information about Hammersmith Academy please visit our website:
Closing Date: Monday, 5th June 2023
Interviews: Week beginning 12th June 2023
Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.
Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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