Careers and Parental Engagement Administrator

Weydon is a joyful community which is ambitious for all its members and is restless to improve. We are driven by a moral purpose to provide an excellent and innovative learning experience which develops scholarship, character, confidence and leadership. Our values: Believe, Belong, Care Our values in action: The Weydon Way

• We have the highest expectations of each other. These are set not by creating a fear of failure, but by our absolute belief in the potential of every member of our community to achieve great things and in our responsibility to support them to do so
• We are driven by the mission for all to experience the joy of belonging to an inspiring, ambitious, safe and compassionate community in which all are valued and respected
• We believe the best in everyone and therefore every interaction is considered, thoughtful and kind, even when we do not agree with each other
• We believe by caring for others in our school and in the wider community, we will experience joy, purpose and pride
• We act with integrity by doing and saying the right thing whether or not anyone is watching
An Introduction to the Associate Team at Weydon School The Associate Team are a valuable and integral part of the Weydon Community and with their wealth of experience, the contribution they make to the success of the school helps to make it the fantastic place that it is. Every member of the team plays an important role in the students' journey from transition into Year 7 through to the end of Year 11. There are many opportunities outside your role to get involved in school life including helping at the various shows, going on trips and running clubs for students. The staff are organised into teams and report into the Associate Team Leaders who line manage them and who organise relevant CPD for everyone. This helps to support each individual staff member enabling excellent communication, the sharing of knowledge and ultimately career progression.

Actual starting salary based on hours worked, qualifications and experience. Flexible working options available. We are seeking to appoint a professional, innovative and motivated member of the Weydon Associate Staff Team, with the passion and enthusiasm to fulfil a key role in the school as our Careers and Parental Engagement Administrator. This member of staff undertakes all the administration related to the organisation of a full and vibrant careers programme, including work experience, the Careers Fair, visits from industry professionals and alumni from multiple fields of employment and trips to local colleges and places of employment. Additionally, this role includes responsibility for communicating with parents to secure their engagement in key events related to their child's progress and achievement and for ensuring school pastoral leaders have access to data regarding the attendance of parents at key events. There is an opportunity for a suitably qualified professional to take on a leadership role to ensure all Gatsby Benchmarks are met, and to ensure students receive the statutory careers-based education, through assemblies, tutor time and in PSHE. Appropriate adjustments to the salary will be made in this instance. Come and visit us! Please come and visit and meet members of our team before you apply. Weydon School is a large, vibrant and over-subscribed school in an unspoilt area of Surrey within easy reach of London. We are the founding member school of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, which also comprises Woolmer Hill School, Rodborough School, Farnham Heath End School, Frogmore Community College, Tomlinscote, Farnborough Sixth Form College and Eggar's School alongside primary and specialist schools from the local area. The close proximity of these schools allows many opportunities for staff collaboration, particularly on SEND and curriculum and assessment. The Times frequently rates Weydon School in the top 10% of 11-16 schools in England attainment at GCSE is exceptional. Weydon also features in the Good Schools Guide where it is described as "slick state schooling at its best". Benefits of working for Weydon and WMAT
• Free use of our fitness suite & extra-curricular opportunities
• Cash back medical scheme
• Priority admissions for Children of staff (subject to service/skills shortage)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Lifestyle discounts and benefits scheme through our employee benefits platform
• Cycle to Work
• International school trip opportunities
• Extensive CPD opportunities
Our vision: Joy and ambition