Student Support Manager - 3 Month Contract - Term Time

Woodlands; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a committed individual to support the pastoral care and welfare of students on a short-term contract in Maidstone. The role requires adherence to safeguarding policies and a proactive approach to promoting a respectful culture. Candidates should be ready to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and share the institution's commitment to improving the welfare of children. This position is term time only, working five days a week.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to support pastoral care and welfare in a school environment.
• Experience in working with diverse and ethnic groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastoral care and welfare of students.
• Contribute to a culture that values and respects difference.
• Follow safeguarding policies and practices.

Job description

We are seeking someone to join our team on a 3-month short-term contract. This post is responsible for supporting the pastoral care and welfare of our students. This post is term time only, five days a week.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Please send your completed application form to [e-mail]