9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC Local Government Pay Scale Grade G SCP 20 – 25 £28371 - £32020 per annum (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a School Home Support Officer to join our team and to make a difference in children’s lives every single day. As the School Home Support Officer, you will work directly with families, in partnership with school staff and outside agencies to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support.

The School Home Support Officer will work with parents and carers to offer support on children’s engagement; provide information about school matters, visit families at home; and link families to other support services. They will provide transition support as pupils change classes or schools. The successful candidate will also help improve school achievement and attendance and build parents’ confidence in dealing with behaviour issues.

The postholder will promote a positive image of the school at all times and ensure that safeguarding policy and procedures are adhered to.

Applicants must enjoy working with children and young people, be reliable, honest and trustworthy. They must be well organised with the ability to people task. Excellent people and communication skills are essential for this role. The successful applicant must have the ability to analyse information and make robust decisions.


What the school offers its staff

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers and support staff who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bowenn@maghullhigh.com

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.
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About Maghull High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1091 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
0151 527 3961

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Maghull High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.

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