Sixth Form Student Support & Study Supervisor
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week Term Time only plus 3 weeks (end of August)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,031 - £24,877 FTE
Pay scale
- NJC Conditions of Service NJC SCP 7-11 Term Time only plus 3 weeks (end of August)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Student Support & Study Supervisor who can support post 16 learners towards achieving their goals, ensuring they are being prepared for the next stage of education, training or employment and that high quality destinations are being accessed.
This will involve pastoral concerns, including those related to attendance, punctuality, motivation, and attitude to learning, to promote a positive and caring culture.
You will be expected to;
- Work as part of a team under the leadership and management of the Senior Assistant Principal Sixth Form, to support the attainment of annual key performance indicators (which include recruitment, retention, attainment, progress, Gatsby and destinations).
- To supervise students working in the Study Area, ensuring this is quiet and productive environment
- Lead on employer engagement for all RH6 learners, including the placement of students on work- experience
Previous experience of working in an educational setting would be an advantage but not essential.
This full time position is offered on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.
Purpose of the Post
- Support learners towards achieving their goals, ensuring they are being prepared for the next stage of education, training or employment and that high quality destinations are being accessed.
- Effectively address learner issues and concerns, including those related to attendance, punctuality, motivation, and attitude to learning, to promote a positive and caring culture. This includes reporting safeguarding concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead as appropriate.
- Provide high quality administrative service support for the effective function of RH6 and FEFA
- Lead on employer engagement for all RH6 learners, including the placement of students on work- experience
- To supervise students working in the Study Area, ensuring this is quiet and productive environment
- Work as part of a team under the leadership and management of the Director of Sixth Form, to support the attainment of annual key performance indicators (which include recruitment, retention, attainment, progress, Gatsby and destinations).
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee that accurate attendance records are made and then follow up on all absences in conjunctionwith Sixth Form Admin Assistant.
2. Liaise with students and parents / carers in respect of attendance and punctuality issues
3. Supervision of students during their study periods and working alongside the Sixth Form team to ensure that students are maximizing their opportunities for academic success by using their study periods effectively
4. Conduct one-to-one meetings with all allocated learners throughout the academic year, hold focused conversations, deploy appropriate interventions and target setting to address under-performance and/or further development. This includes contact and/or meetings with parents / carers and other stakeholders as applicable.
5. Ensure the timely completion of any tasks expected of the role through effective time management.
6. Ensure all allocated students log their work experience and non-group enrichment activity and attend careers guidance sessions.
7. Support Learner Voice activity, ensuring learners participate in Learner Voice processes. Administer learner questionnaires and achieving allocated KPIs in relation to the proportion of qualifying learners completing.
8. Address learner behaviour concerns such as lateness in a timely manner in accordance with
RH6 policies and procedures, deploying appropriate interventions and recording actions taken and completing behaviour plans if relevant.
9. Consistently apply RH6 standards, encouraging positive behaviour to promote high expectations of all learners and supporting the development of a RH6 culture which is free from bullying, harassment or discrimination.
10. Work with learners to build resilience and find solutions to individual challenges, directing them to relevant RH6 support services, if appropriate.
11. Identify and support internal and external activities and events which provide opportunities for students to further develop their skills, knowledge and social responsibility.
12. Work with curriculum colleagues and student services on the identification and support of
‘at-risk’ students, implementing appropriate interventions and student support strategies.
13. Monitor progression of learners and provide support with UCAS and other internal/external applications.
14. Use technology effectively to enable independent learning.
15. Take part in internal quality assurance processes and self-assessment process.
16. Maintain strong links with curriculum staff to ensure effective communication of key messages.
17. Promote high participation in personal development activity for all learners, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to ensure all benefit from opportunities and experiences.
18. Ensure up-to-date and locally relevant career guidance is accessed to provide information about potential next steps, promoting progression to high quality destinations.
19. Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships to enrich personal development sessions to enable learners to develop knowledge and skills beyond the qualification.
20. Use progress information to highlight underperformance to target timely, appropriate intervention strategies.
Other Duties
- To prioritise own workload, work to pre-determined deadlines and to comply with relevant legal requirements.
- Participate in parents' evenings, school liaison work, meetings with parents and employers as required.
- Assist in admissions activities such as open events, learner experience days and employer engagement events.
- To provide advice and guidance to staff and others to undertake administration procedures.
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Qualifications
Good standard of education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
At least Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area
Knowledge and Experience
Ability to demonstrate experience of mentoring learners
Previous recent experience working within an Education or Youth setting
Comprehensive experience within a Learning Support Environment
Understanding of the range of needs of learners in an educational setting
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding
SkillsandAbilities
Ability to determine priorities and make decisions, supported by excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives
Identifies opportunities to improve and develop existing practices.
Proactive, self-motivated and committed to continuous personal and professional development
Able to connect with young people in both group and one to one situations and display empathy
A commitment to the RH6’s culture which places people at the centre of everything we do
A commitment to the established ethos of the organisation as a partnership between learners, staff, governors, employers, parents and other stakeholders
The promotion of high professional, moral and personal standards in all aspects of the organisation, subscribing to the Nolan Principles
The continuous pursuit of high standards and excellence in all services provided by the organisation.
A commitment to ensuring that all members of the organisation are valued, motivated and encouraged.
Commitment toEqual Opportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
What the school offers its staff
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rainhill High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1820 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017.
More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives.
Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, The Fowler Education Faculty, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education
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