This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has interest in working in a school to support the quiet, study ethos of the sixth form study area in a high-performing selective girls’ school.   Experience of working in a school or with young people preferred but not essential. 

You would join a team who puts the young person at the centre of their considerations in our community of keen and highly able students.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• To supervise the students in the school premises and may include ancillary associated duties ensuring the maintenance of good order and discipline.
• To secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the first and midday break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the School’s code of conduct.
• To supervise sixth formers during private study periods to ensure a calm, purposeful working atmosphere.
• To report to the Headteacher or lead duty member of the Senior Leadership team for that day any serious incident occurring during the midday break and complete any necessary paperwork.
• To be firm, fair and consistent in any contact with pupils in order to achieve the level of discipline required to maintain order.
• To be aware of, and comply with, relevant legislation and codes of practice, particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Trust’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policy.
• To assist in such duties and activities relating to the general administration and control of the school as the Governors and the Head Teacher shall from time to time reasonably require.

The successful candidate will display:

• an ability to form good working relationships with students and colleagues and work as part of a team 
• good organisational and time management skills,  and the ability to work under pressure and independently
• the behaviours of a good role model to students

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters
• Term-time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)

Key Application Dates:

• Closing Date:                   9a.m. on Thursday, 22nd August 2024
  
  
• Shortlisting Date:          Friday, 23rd August 2024
  
  
• Interview Date:              Friday, 6th September 2024
  
  
• Start Date:                         ASAP
  
  

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.