Senior Student Support Officer

Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA

5 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £28,500.00 - £30,500.00 Annually (FTE)

Senior Student Support Officer job summary

Job Opportunity: Senior Student Support Officer

Salary: £28,500-£30,500 (FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Location: Kettering Science Academy.

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their full potential?
We are a forward-thinking school with an ambitious vision, dedicated to ensuring all our children have the chance to be the best version of themselves. Our guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: "Kids do well if they can."

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. You will play a vital role in ensuring that each child receives the support they need to achieve their potential and overcome challenges along the way.

Main Responsibilities

✏️ Collaborate with teaching staff to assess and assist targeted pupils, developing and implementing personalised action plans.
💬 Provide one-on-one guidance in lessons, offering tailored assistance to help each pupil excel.
🤝 Engage with parents and external agencies to address attendance, behaviour, and academic challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to every pupil’s success.
📊 Track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of action plans, adjusting strategies as needed.
🔄 Facilitate reintegration of pupils who have been suspended, fostering partnerships with organisations that provide additional resources and opportunities.
📈 Oversee alternative provision arrangements, maintain precise pupil data, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen family involvement and community support.
👀 Be an active part of the team that ensures a positive and calm climate for learning by providing a visible presence throughout the school day, responding to and dealing with issues as they arise.

About You

❤️ Empathetic and proactive, always striving to guide children through challenges and help them thrive.
🎯 Driven to make a positive impact on young people’s lives, fostering both academic and personal growth.
🤝 A team player, working alongside colleagues, families, and external agencies to build a supportive network for each pupil.
🧠 Well-versed in the challenges some students face and skilled in applying effective strategies to support their success.

By joining our aspirational and inclusive school, you’ll be part of a compassionate and determined team that works collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children. You’ll play a central role in helping them achieve their brilliance and navigate challenges with confidence, providing the guidance and support they need to succeed. This is your chance to make a lasting impact by helping young people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, contributing to their growth both academically and personally.

What We Can Offer You:

Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
A full induction programme.
Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to join us on this journey.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found by contacting our Inclusion Lead, Dan Dudson (Daniel.dudson@ketteringscienceacademy.org) or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

Interview date: w/c 3rd March 2025

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.