Student Support Manager - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-503S
• Posted:28/03/2023
• Pay:£23826-£26977 pro rata (£28599-£32333 FTE)
• Start Date:June 2023
• App Close Date:02/05/2023 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Due to increasing numbers, we are looking to expand our pastoral team and are seeking to appoint an additional Student Support Manager.  You will be an exceptional candidate who is passionate about working with students and can inspire them to achieve their very best at a personal and academic level.  This is a great opportunity to become part of an extremely supportive pastoral team and working environment.  Our students embrace the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ and we have a strong sense of community throughout the whole school.     

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing outstanding pastoral support to our new Year 7 intake.  Previous experience of working with vulnerable students will be an advantage. 

We are looking for a person who:

• Will embrace our school vision, enabling all student to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’
• Is committed to building positive, respectful relationships with colleagues and students
• Is able to work as part of a team to ensure the best outcomes for our students
• Is reliable, following through on what they say to all members of our community – staff, students and parents/carers
• Displays resilience, flexibility and an ability to prioritise

For further details and responsibilities of what the role entails please download the job description and person specification.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme and Kent Rewards
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

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• Job description