Location
Whitstable, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
The Whitstable School
Salary: £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£21,391 - £22,340 Pro Rata) SAT B
37 Hours Per Week
Permanent
Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks) + additional 4 Weeks
Due to the school’s expanding pupil numbers, we have a great opportunity for a caring, personable and compassionate individual to join our Pastoral Team. As part of our Pastoral Team responsible for the pupil welfare, you will work closely with the Head of Year and liaise with progress leaders, mentors, teachers, parents and support agencies. You will be expected to instil our standards and expectations in pupil behaviour/appearance and celebrate success and achievements.
It is a requirement of the role to be a qualified first aider and Designated Safeguarding Lead, training will be provided.
This is a highly rewarding and, at times challenging role, you will often be working with young people who are vulnerable and in need of support.
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is well organised and can document clear records
Has strong administrative and technical skills
Relishes the challenge of working with young people
The School
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a ‘Good’ school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to ‘outstanding’ and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visit for more about our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
Excellent on site facilities
Excellent CPD programme
Being part of a highly successful Trust
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Ride to Work Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Free parking on site
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Natasha Kingsford, Office Manager at
[email protected] or 01227 931300.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach and interviews may take place before the allocated date. Flexible working would be considered. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact
[email protected] or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: w/c 18th March 2024
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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£22.46k - £23.45k per annum
