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Student Support/Home School Liaison Officer
Band 4 (mid)
39 weeks per year
37 hours a week
Actual salary from £20332
Culture, Character, Commitment, Currency
We are looking to appoint a Student Support / Home School Liaison officer to join our Pastoral Team. This role is to provide direct support for parents/carers of pupils with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in order to support the work undertaken in school and to help establish and maintain positive relationships between school staff and parents/carers encouraging the consistent use of behaviour management techniques at home. An understanding of school attendance and its importance to support student achievement and a full clean driving licence will be essential.
The appointment is term time only, 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week.
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex recently graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018). The inspection report highlighted that:
Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong and help pupils to learn well.
Pupils are polite and courteous. Most pupils take pride in their work and wear their uniform with pride.
The behaviour of pupils is good and pupils feel safe at this school
We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others, and helping lead the school towards 'outstanding'.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within Colchester Academy, a school committed to excellence in everything we do
This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
For further information, job description and to apply please visit https://colchesteracademy.org.uk/our-school/work-for-us/.
. To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the academy, please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878.
Closing date: 23 November 2018
Interview date tbc
Colchester Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Colchester Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Colchester, Essex. Colchester Academy first opened in September 2010 and boasts a state of the art building with modern design and a wealth of technology. We are part of a small local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust. Our core purpose is "To be the change for those who need it most", with our mission being "Striving for excellence; ensuring equity". This translates into the values of "Resilience; Excellence; Respect", these we live - everyday. We challenge students academically as well as providing a range of opportunities for them to receive a well-rounded learning experience.