§ To support the day-to-day management and leadership of student progress, behaviour and attendance.

§ To support Pastoral and Academic oversight of students.

§ To work collaboratively with the other Academy Personnel to raise student achievement across the Academy.

§ To assist in monitoring and following up student progress, including interpretation of data.

§ To implement and support strategies for raising student achievement.

§ To embed high standards of Behaviour for Learning in every student across the Academy in order to secure continuous improvement in achievement and attainment.

§ To work with a wide range of stakeholders, including external agencies responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of all students including CAMHS, MASH, etc.

§ To identify and communicate with Academy Personnel, priority areas for improvement, identifying needs and providing solutions.

§ To identify trends and intervene as appropriate to bring about positive change.

§ To analyse, interpret and make use of attendance data to identify strategies to maximise student attendance.

§ To participate in the Academy’s student mentoring programme

§ To undertake student learning trails.

§ To support Wednesday afternoon enrichment programme.

§ Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the Academy policy

§ Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment

§ Responding to any questions from students about processes and procedures

§ Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the Academy’s policies and procedures

§ Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate Learning Consultant

§ Reporting back as appropriate using the Academy’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the class and any issues arising

§ Supporting classes or intervention initiatives as appropriate when cover is not required

§ Work under the guidance of the lead member of staff during Academy visits

§ Supervising examinations

§ Provide specific break-time and lunchtime supervision (as necessary)

§ Other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Academy.

Pay range:  : Grade 6 SCP 15 – 22, Actual Salary: £5,055 - £5797 (FTE: £25,878 - £29,493). 7.4 hours per week (1 day) – 38 weeks

Qualifications and Skills: 

A good attendance record. Candidates should have less than 4 absences in the last 6 months or not more than 10 days absence over the last 12 months prior to the closing date of the post. Any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained. Due regard will be made to the need to make reasonable adjustments in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. (This information will be obtained from successful candidate after conditional offer of employment has been made.) Smart appearance. Ability to communicate with staff, students, parents and outside agencies with a polite, professional manner and to work under pressure during peak times of the Academy year.

Candidates should be educated to a good standard of education (e.g. 5 A*-C at GCSE including English and Maths) Degree qualification is desirable.

Evidence of work with children and families for a period of 2 years Multi Agency Working. Experience of parental engagement strategies and approaches. Understanding of safeguarding procedures. Ability to evaluate data relating to progress. Experience of planning and delivery of assemblies.

To be prepared to undertake training as required to achieve the objectives of the post.

Experience of working with multi-agencies, e.g. CAMHS, MASH (desirable)

Ability to travel to different location.

High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to manage potential conflict situations. Able to advise, support and challenge professionals and families. Self-confident and able to work alone for long periods. Persuasive, determined and willing to initiate legal action when necessary. High level of communication skills including attention to accuracy in written reports etc. Able to work in a team and to accept management support/direction.

Ability to assimilate complex information and apply solutions to case management. Investigative skills including interpreting and evaluating evidence. Able to manage own time efficiently and effectively. Able to meet deadlines under pressure and with accuracy. Be accountable and make decisions in consultation with the line manager in relation to complex issues. Able to use ICT to record information, use data etc.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS Check and Medical Clearances.

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Why The Mercian Trust?

As one Trust we share a common purpose.  We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education.  When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include:

Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region

Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools

Increasing Opportunities – Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers

Pioneering Spirit – National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students

Outward Looking – Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park