Student Support Officer
Tomlinscote School, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PYThis job expired on 18 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
30 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 36 hours per week, term time only + 4 weeks in the holidays
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,783.38 - £30,172.72 per annum to reflect the term time only nature of the contract, (£29,291.00 - £31,810.00 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced administrator?
Are you an organised individual, with good attention to detail?
Are you passionate about supporting students in education?
Do you have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills?
If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding and Student Support Team within an outstanding Secondary School.
The Safeguarding and Student Support Team is made up of an Assistant Principal (DSL) two Student Support Officers, and a Safeguarding Administrator.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and confident individual to work within this close knit team as a Student Support Officer for KS4. As a team we support some of our most vulnerable students. The role of a Student Support Officer includes the following – To:
Liaise with both Tomlinscote staff, outside agencies and parents to offer the best
Support for our young people;
Deputise for the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) when required;
Speak with our KS4 students (KS3 if necessary) when they present in the
Wellbeing Hub or when a safeguarding issue arises;
Keep safeguarding records up to date;
Work with the team to track any safeguarding concerns online;
Take the lead when transferring documents to post 16 institutions
Attend safeguarding meetings, including those for students who are on a Child
Protection Plan;.
Work with the DSL and take responsibility for any LAC in KS4;
Provide support within the Wellbeing Hub.
An understanding of safeguarding and mental health within a school setting is required. Training will be given in safeguarding if this is not already in place or within Surrey. Experience of working with young people is desirable.
A positive mindset works well in this busy department where no two days are the same.
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What the school offers its staff
A Centre of Excellence
Tomlinscote is a highly successful, over-subscribed, mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1500 students. Our staff enjoy working here because our standards, facilities and staff well-being are excellent.
Our students are a pleasure to teach and make excellent progress as shown by the positive examination data. All Tomlinscote students have their own iPad to enhance learning inside or outside of the classroom.
As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider school community.
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The Prospect Trust
Tomlinscote School joined The Prospect Trust in September 2018. The Trust is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy Trust on the Hampshire/Surrey border, providing outstanding education and support for almost 6,ooo learners through its family of local academies. The Trust has a relentless desire to improve the educational outcomes and lives of the young people in our local communities. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace the Trust’s values and play a key role in supporting its students.
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How to apply
If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk
Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by Tuesday 18 April 2023, 9am.
Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.
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Further details about the role
Other information
The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.
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The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
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Commitment to safeguarding
The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.
The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
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About Tomlinscote School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Tomlinscote School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk
Tomlinscote is a highly successful, over-subscribed, mixed comprehensive school of approximately 1500 students. Our staff enjoy working here because our standards, facilities and staff well-being are excellent.
Our students are a pleasure to teach and make excellent progress as shown by the positive examination data. All Tomlinscote students and teaching staff have their own iPad to enhance learning inside or outside of the classroom.
As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider school community.
We also expect staff to undertake a pastoral role as a form tutor. There are also opportunities to get involved in the wider life of the school through trips and extracurricular activities and we will develop every staff member that joins our team, providing one-to-one support, coaching and mentoring and access to extensive professional development.
Any applicant should hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree to be considered for this post.
Arranging a visit to Tomlinscote School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk.
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