Pastoral and Attendance Support Officer

Are you a self-motivated person with a 'can-do' attitude and excellent communication skills? Can you work as part of a dedicated team to enhance the learning experience for students? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a difference to our students. The Pastoral team are a central hub within the school and we are looking for a dynamic, creative and energetic person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the team. This is a high profile and crucial role within the school community. What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people and a commitment to maximising the achievement of students
• An approachable individual to assist in the pastoral care and inclusion of students
• Someone with the ability to promote and encourage independent learning by liaising with teaching staff and the wider community
• A team player with effective organisational and communication skills both written and oral
• Someone with resilience and a capacity for demanding work who can support students with both their emotional well-being and academic progress
  
  We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme
The post is for 37 hours per week working from 8.15am to 4.15pm (including unpaid breaks), term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. The salary for this post is APT&C points 13 - 17 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £29,064pa - £31,022pa + £1045pa and the actual pro-rata salary range is £24,858pa - £26,533pa + £893pa.