About the job

Key information

• Salary: Grade 12 = £27,711 – £31,067 (actual salary £24,065 – £26,966)
• Term time + 5 INSET days
• 37 hours a week (8.00 a.m – 4.00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Friday) or similar working pattern by negotiation.
• Required for July 2025

 

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint a member of staff to work within our Student Services Office, supporting the pastoral welfare of students throughout the day. You will need to be able to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies, working in line with the school’s vision and values. You will be providing high quality pastoral support, ensuring punctuality, and high levels of attendance, as well as intervening in behavioural and safeguarding issues. You will join a team of staff committed to improving the life chances of all young people in their care.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You must have excellent ICT and organisational skills and be confident in working with students and staff alike. It is essential that you are able to develop positive relationships and effective working practices to be able to support young people and their families. You must be pro-active and flexible. A commitment to improving the outcomes of all students is essential.

What is in it for me?

Robert Blake School is a thriving and rapidly growing non-selective school of just under 1100 students. The school is built on strong relationships and in the near future will be joining the United Learning Trust whose mantra is ‘Children First’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Aspire|Achieve|Celebrate’ lies at the heart of all we do. The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.

DBS check

This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting and Barring Service.

Supporting documents and information

Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 24 March 2025

Provisional date for Interview: 1 April 2025

Please apply by letter and application form, to Mrs D Downton by post or via email: Debra.downton@robertblake.org.uk

Application forms are available from the school or on the Robert Blake School website or apply on line by clicking the Apply Now button.

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