Ambition+ Coach

At Abbeyfield School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face. As an Ambition+ Coach, you will be a trusted mentor, advocate and role model, helping students build confidence, resilience and ambition. Through meaningful relationships with young people, families and carers, you will provide the guidance and support needed to overcome barriers, improve engagement and unlock potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, empowering students to thrive academically, personally and socially while inspiring them to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

· Experience: Experience of working with children or young people.

· Knowledge: Understanding of issues affecting young people and barriers to learning.

· Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents and professionals.

· Personal Attributes: Resilient, approachable and empathetic.

· Problem Solving: Resilience and motivation to manage day-to-day challenges and ability to find creative solutions to problems and resolve conflict effectively.

At Abbeyfield School, our dedicated Pastoral Team is at the heart of student success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every young person feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their best. Working closely with students, families, carers and staff, the team provides guidance, encouragement and targeted support to help overcome barriers to learning, improve wellbeing and raise aspirations. Through strong relationships and a shared commitment to every child, our pastoral provision ensures students are equipped with the confidence, resilience and skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond

About Abbeyfield School:

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.

Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.

Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it's a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you're looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] , and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.