Student Support Coordinator-Maternity Cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be passionate about pastoral care, a strong team player, and committed to achieving positive outcomes. They will be able to build effective and strong relationships with colleagues, students and parents/carers. The person appointed will work closely alongside our highly experienced Student Support Manager and Pastoral Lead who will provide guidance and support within the role. Excellent communication and IT skills are required together with a calm, resilient and organised approach, (plus a willingness to obtain a first aid qualification, if not already held). Previous experience operating in a similar environment and providing strong pastoral care as well as administrative support is advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate with transferable experience/skills.

What the school offers its staff

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. Amongst our benefits, we offer:

• family friendly term time working;
• a commitment to professional development support and progression;
• a supportive and collaborative team;
• competitive salary (London Fringe Salary);
• staff benefits and discount scheme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• free use of onsite fitness suite;
• membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution (defined benefit scheme);
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme; and
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.