Fairfield High School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic inspirational Achievement Coordinator (Head of Year). This is an excellent opportunity for career progression.
You will be overseeing the needs of a full year group including driving attendance, pastoral support, safeguarding and behaviour. You will also be a named Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will join an established team of Achievement Coordinators who will be supported by a pastoral leader in providing care for students in your year group.
The successful candidate will have good leadership potential and be able to demonstrate high professional standards. You will work closely with SLT, support staff and outside agencies and be instrumental in monitoring standards across the year group.
This is a Support Staff post, working full time of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 20 days. Salary is based on pay NJC points 31 - 33, full time equivalent of £40,476 - £42,708. Actual salary for term time plus 10 days is £35,707 to £37,676 per annum. Hours will be Mondays to Thursdays 8.15am – 4.15pm, Fridays 8.30am – 4.00pm (inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch break).
We are looking for someone who has worked in a similar role working with young people in schools, supporting vulnerable students and their families and has strong inter-personal skills and has excellent pastoral care.
In return we can offer:
• Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust
• Access to local government pension fund
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on site parking
Fairfield High School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust, founded in 2012. It is a multi-academy trust that prides itself on a special blend of independence and collaboration.
• CVs will not be accepted
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.