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Pastoral Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Dover Grammar School for Girls, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-4109-78S
  • Posted:16/03/2018
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:Apr 2018
  • App Close Date:23/03/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Thursday, 29th March

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An exciting opportunity is available to join our Student Support Team.

The role will mainly be supporting KS3 students by providing pastoral support and helping them to reach their full potential. You will be required to assist the Head of the Key Stage, support the school's aims to raise attendance and achievement through the development of a support structure which underpins Teaching and Learning.

You will communicate with families, Form Tutors, Multi Agency groups to ensure effective communication and a School/Home partnership.

Whilst supporting the school's behaviour policy, dress code, in-school events and peer mentoring system  you will also be on hand to support students with emotional difficulties and unwell students.

Record keeping, monitoring and general administration is also required so a knowledge of IT skills are advantagious.

The role is a varied one which includes covering classes if necessary, assisting with PHSE lessons and deputising for the attendance officer if necessary.

If you think you would be suited to this role and would like to join the committed staff at DGGS, please complete the Kent County Council Support Staff application which is available on Kent Teach , Kent County Council website or our own website.

Previous applicants need not apply

Information about the school

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a highly successful, friendly, and supportive school. Staff, students, parents and visitors frequently comment on the strength of the community spirit, and the school enjoys a very positive reputation in the local area. Students are encouraged to be aspirational, to develop a lifelong love of learning, and to become well-rounded, happy and fulfilled young people.

Judged Outstanding by Ofsted, the school has also been nationally recognised for the quality of its results. We are significantly over-subscribed every year, being the first school of choice for parents in the area seeking an academic education for their daughters. Boys are accepted into the sixth form.

The school's vision is Building Character, Fostering Respect and Achieving Success. There is a strong tradition of pupils continuing their education to degree-level, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities and Oxbridge.

The school offers a wide and diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including lunchtime clubs, sporting events, dance and drama performances, and European exchange visits. Pupils are given many opportunities to develop as well-rounded individuals, keen to make a positive contribution to society through their chosen career path. Strong pastoral support is provided for all pupils at every stage of their education to make sure they can meet the challenges of growing up in a world which is changing rapidly.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 242400

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.