Are you passionate about supporting students and fostering a positive environment where they can excel academically and personally? We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Support Advisor to join our Sixth Form team and make a real difference.  This role is for 37 hours per week, term time only, and is being offered on a  permanent basis.

In this role, you will work closely with the Sixth Form Administrator, KS5 Careers Advisor, and Head of Year 12 & 13 to provide comprehensive support to students. Your main responsibility will be overseeing the study environment, ensuring it is conducive to learning, and providing timely pastoral support. You will be the first point of contact for students, staff, and parents regarding pastoral concerns, providing guidance to help students overcome barriers to progress.

You will maintain accurate records of attendance, punctuality, and academic performance, monitor trends, and address issues as they arise. Additionally, you will promote enrichment activities, higher education opportunities, and support students in their personal development. You will collaborate with the wider Sixth Form team and assist with administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

We are looking for someone with experience working with young people and a strong ability to support student wellbeing and behaviour management. You should have a good general education (including 5+ GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4, including English), be well-organised, and able to use ICT effectively. Strong communication skills and a proactive, empathetic approach are essential.

If you are dedicated to supporting students in their academic and personal development, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust, and therefore, we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search once as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search, and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.