EXPIRED

This job expired on 5 June 2024 – see similar jobs

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    5 June 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 May 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours/41 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 6 £30,825 to £34,834 FTE

Pay scale

Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 3 qualification

Excellent numeracy and Literacy skills

Excellent organisational and ICT skills

Experience of working with young people in an educational setting and to have shown a strong interest and success in dealing with young people and their pastoral welfare

Experience of working as part of a team

*The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to this role

Understanding of and commitment to inclusive education

Understanding of the importance of monitoring attendance, behaviour and academic performance

Be able to promote high standards of behaviour and discipline with all students in the school and to have a strong public presence

Be able to manage a demanding workload, meet deadlines and give freely of your time

A good sense of humour

Attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

1. OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

However you measure it, the school is very strong.

2. TEAMWORK

We are very fortunate to be able to recruit superb staff, but you are never working on your own - you are an important part of a great team.

3. SUPPORT FOR STAFF

Everyone is supported. Whether you're starting your career or are experienced and aspiring for more, you will receive help and support.

4. EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIOUR

We have great relationships with our students but there are clear lines that will not be crossed and consistent systems that will allow teachers to get on and teach.

6. ENJOYMENT

The school is an enjoyable place to work. There is a vibrant staff social scene, staff sports clubs, and plenty of opportunities to have fun at work.

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

King Ecgbert staff take their careers seriously and we support that with great professional development at school and at trust level, where we grow our own future leaders.

8. RETENTION

People like working here; jobs do not come up often and people stay here a long time.

9. LOCATION

The Peak District is right on our doorstep, and people can go for walks, runs, climbing, and bike rides directly from work. The area offers excellent cafes, bars, and restaurants, as well as lovely places to live with more reasonable house prices compared to the south of England.

10. ACCESS TO GREAT CAREERS

Mercia Learning Trust is a leading multi academy trust with plans to grow. A post at King Ecgbert School, the largest school in the trust, i s a great springboard to a career in an organisation that values talent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

This job post has expired.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About King Ecgbert School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1387 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted, and has academic results that are consistently ‘well above average’. This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities. We are proud of our diversity, with 20% of students disadvantaged, 30% EAL and 40% from BAME communities. The school leadership is motivated by social mobility, inclusiveness and a focus on vulnerable learners. We are looking for applicants who are committed to serving a diverse population and have experiences and perspectives that will enrich our work. The school is proud to offer one of Sheffield’s Integrated Resources for children with ASD. The sixth form is highly regarded for its record, not just of helping students access top Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities but also enabling students to be the first in their families to access Higher Education.
The school is proud to be at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust that started with King Ecgbert School and now comprises 6 schools both primary and secondary across the south west of Sheffield. The Trust is led by its CEO, Chris French and all the schools benefit from an expert central services team.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant - Deaf/Hearing Impaired Students

Tupton Hall School

Station New Road, Chesterfield, S42 6LG

Behaviour Support Assistant

Tupton Hall School

Station New Road, Chesterfield, S42 6LG

Family Liaison Officer

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Handsworth Grange Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9HJ

Pastoral Support Officer

Parkwood E-ACT Academy

Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Sheffield