Student Manager - Permanent - Term Time -£28,226 - £30,984 (pro rata)
King Alfred's Academy
Oxfordshire
- £28,226 - £30,984 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2022
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
Job details Student Manager
Work location: King Alfred’s Academy, Wantage, Oxfordshire
Salary range: Grade 9 (SCP 23-26) - £28,226 - £30,984 (pro rata)
Weeks per year: 38 term-time
Contract types: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 23rd May 2022 at 15:00pm
Interviews: Expected to take place 25th or 26th May 2022
About the role:
King Alfred’s Academy, part of the Vale Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Student Manager to be part of our highly effective and dedicated pastoral and student support team. This post is pivotal in supporting the Leadership team of King Alfred’s Academy to deliver the very best quality pastoral care and student support to a year group throughout their time at King Alfred’s. The role is wide ranging and requires the successful individual to work as part of a team but to also demonstrate autonomy. This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague to work with and have a positive impact on the students of our Academy. The role is likely to based at KS3, but could be a KS4 post depending on the particular skills and experience of the successful candidate
The post holder will need to develop effective working relationships with those students they support and their parents as well as the wider school community. The successful applicant will be a role model and advocate for their student and be motivated to do the very best for them.
Why work at King Alfred’s Academy:
King Alfred’s Academy is a vibrant and dynamic learning community with passionate, talented and dedicated staff and newly refurbished learning spaces designed for 21st century learning.
As part of a large academy - our core values of Responsibility, Respect, Tolerance, Curiosity, Resilience and Knowledge will be seen, experienced and lived consistently every day.
The spirit and desire amongst our staff ensures that King Alfred’s Academy continues to help our students develop as individuals with confidence throughout their school career.
What we are looking for:
The successful applicant will have:
• Previous experience working within a school setting
• Empathy and compassion when dealing with a range of circumstances
• Determination to support our student and their families
• Knowledge and understanding of using school information management systems
• Sound IT skills, competent using a range of Microsoft programmes and databases
• Effective written and verbal communication skill.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm when juggling priorities
• Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Capacity and willingness to work as part of an extended pastoral team
The extras you’ll get:
There are all sorts of employee benefits available including:
• A generous pension scheme
• Term-time only hours
• Continuous Professional Development
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.
Please contact Sarah Martin on 01235 225700 for further information about the role.
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form (please see below). This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. This should be submitted no later than 15.00pm on Monday 23rd May 2022
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please email vacancies@ka.vale-academy.org
The Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check”.
All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
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About King Alfred's Academy
King Alfred’s Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It is an academy converter supported by Vale Academy Trust, a South Oxfordshire multi-academy trust that supports eight other schools in the area.
A larger than average secondary school, King Alfred’s provides 2,205 places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. Current number on roll is 1700. The school converted to academy status in August 2011.
Headteacher
Jonathan Smart
Values and Vision
King Alfred’s is a friendly, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Our mission statement is “Opportunity for all”, this is something we believe in passionately and seek to deliver for our students each and every day. We are committed to helping each and every one of our students find what makes them successful in life. Great teaching and learning across the school is supported by our culture of professional development and collaboration. Each student deserves the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides security and confidence, supporting our students to be happy and to thrive.
Our ethos of ‘Opportunity for all’ applies to King Alfred’s staff as well as our students. Colleagues at King Alfred’s can be proud to be part of something special, making a real difference to the lives and life chances of our students. It is a rewarding place to work as part of a mutually supportive team where everyone matters and makes a difference. Our thoughtful approach to wellbeing means that staff have the support and challenge to succeed and advance. Our staff well-being charter sets out the high expectations that we have for ourselves in terms of how we support colleagues. Our aim is to be an employer of choice and somewhere that colleagues can be happy, supported and develop their career.
Personal, professional and career development is fundamental to being part of King Alfred’s. Our induction programme for all new colleagues is carefully planned to give colleagues the practical strategies, advice and guidance they need to support a successful start. Continuous professional development is at the heart of our work at school. Our culture of high quality professional development and reflection, supported by practical strategies and collaboration across teams, is enhanced by access to a wide range of training and resources to suit your professional progress and growth in the classroom. King Alfred’s staff all have access to the National College, and many colleagues are pursuing National Professional Qualifications and delivering training for a range of organisations.
Ofsted Report
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