Birchwood is a well-established, attractive, all round inclusive, co-educational secondary school and sixth form.

We are seeking to appoint a Student Support Officer to work with the pastoral team in providing support to students with empathy and understanding whilst ensuring a high standard of behaviour, learning and achievement. The successful candidate will have experience of effective behaviour management, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and ideally will have school based experience. You will need to be able to work both individually and as part of team and be able to demonstrate your ability to multi-task.

This role is for 37hrs per week, 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus CPD days (39 working weeks per year) with a salary from FTE £28,624 plus £706 fringe allowance per annum pro rata (Actual salary approximately £24,975 per annum)

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood has a PAN of 240, and a current sixth form of 227, making us one of the biggest schools in the local area. Most students enter our school at Year 7 from primary schools within the town and surrounding area. We work hard to foster good relationships with our local primary schools and a particular emphasis is put on transition to Year 7.

We have great pride in being an inclusive school with an all-ability ethos that respects and responds to the different backgrounds and situations of all our students. We offer a broad curriculum choice and an extra- curricular programme that encompasses the National Curriculum and beyond. It is central to our ethos that the curriculum is accessible to all students and Birchwood has a strong local reputation for SEND provision.

Applications

To apply, please ensure that when completing the online application form you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you have that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.

Applications should be submitted using the mynewterm platform no later than 9am on 22nd April 2025
Interviews will be held on 25th April 2025.

If you would like to find out more about the role and/or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact the HR Manager directly on swilkinson@birchwoodhigh.org.uk or 01279 655936