Student Wellbeing and Support Officer

Student Wellbeing and Support Officer                     

required as soon as possible  

ATP&C Salary Scale 5/6 points 22-28 

Actual salary £21,051 to £24,617 per annum (depending on experience) 

36 hours per week Term time plus 2 weeks (to include 5 INSET days)  

Stanley Park High is a flourishing and vibrant community school for students of all abilities, housed in a state of the art building with facilities that fully meet the demands of learning in the 21st Century.  We retain an absolute focus on our belief that excellent relationships are vital to achieving effective learning and we are a Lead School for Human Scale Education.    

The School was awarded ‘Secondary School of the Year’ by the TES in 2016 and in November 2015 we received Ofsted recognition for our commitment to a student-centred school, with inspectors grading our school 'good' with personal development, behaviour and welfare of students rated ‘outstanding’.   The report described us as "innovative and imaginative where pupils are very successfully prepared for their future lives." Inspectors also noted that "practically all students respond to the school’s motto of ‘Igniting a Passion for Learning’. This is done by blending positive relationships, in small class sizes, with an exciting curriculum.   

The Student Wellbeing and Support Officer will be responsible for the medical needs of pupils whilst in school and provide pastoral and well-being support in order to help reduce absenteeism, improve children’s health and support learning. This person will also provide first aid and minor injury assessment for all members of the school community.  We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm and energy, who are approachable and empathetic, with both the desire and ability to make a difference.   

Do you have: 

• Experience of and passion for working with children and young adults 

• The ability to form excellent professional relationships  

Are you able to: 

• Be an effective team player 

• Work on your own initiative 

• Be adaptable  

Hours: The normal hours of duty will be 36 hours per week (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break); typically the working pattern will be similar to below:  

Monday 08:00 – 15:45 Tuesday 08:00 – 15:45 Wednesday 08:00 – 15:45 Thursday 08:00 – 15:30 Friday 08:00 – 15:45 

It may be necessary to vary this pattern on certain occasions during the year.   

Probationary Period: New employees to the school will be required to satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period of service.  

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit our website www.stanleyparkhigh.org.uk for information and application documents.  

Our preferred method of application is by email to recruitment@stanleyparkhigh.org.uk  Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday, 28 September 2017  

Interviews to be held week commencing:  9 October 2017  

Stanley Park High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.