Student Pastoral Support Officer

Cheney School is a popular, high performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn. Cheney is the leading school in a Multi Academy Trust. Working in a Multi Academy Trust will give opportunities for professional development.

We wish to appoint a Student Pastoral Support Officer to play a key part in providing students with the pastoral support they need to achieve their best potential during their secondary school education and to assist with the management of health and welfare provisions at the school. 

The role suits a candidate who is passionate about working with children. The ideal candidate will have:

• Empathy with young students;
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to be flexible;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to help liaise with students, parents and staff across      the school;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs. 

If you would like to find out more, please contact Sue Smith, Deputy Head at: ssm@cheney.oxon.sch.uk

The post is for 37 hours per week, term-time + 5 INSET days and 2 Result Days during the summer holidays. Starting salary at Grade 8 (Points 26 to 29) with actual salary of £20,417.10 – £22,644.85, based on term-time only plus 7 days. 

How to Apply:

Please download an application pack from below.

In addition to your application form, please email a letter of application, detailing reasons for your interest in this post and your relevant skills and experience to hr@cheney.oxon.sch.uk 

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 11 December 2017

Interview date: Wednesday 13 December 2017