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£24,657 pro rata, £17,260 actual salary
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Hamford Primary Academy is part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) a network of over 60 primary, secondary and special academies across the country.
We are looking for a Pastoral Care Coordinator to assist the pastoral support to our children.
You will:
Share our core framework and characteristics outlined above
Bring drive, determination and a commitment to raising standards
Believe in inclusion and achievement for all children
Will buy into our whole school values of happy, helpful and honest
Is committed to wanting the very best for our children
Have a passion for learning and high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
Have a strong knowledge of safeguarding and pastoral care within a school setting
Be confident in dealing with some sensitive challenges and work closely with the children and their families accordingly
Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Be a strong team member who will work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community
Be reflective and take responsibility for your own professional development
Over the last five years the academy has undergone a significant transformation with a learning community grounded in our core framework (vision, mission, values and colleague pledges). In addition we place great emphasis on developing children's character in order to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead in both their education and life. As a result, the six Hamford characteristics of be responsible, be curious, be resilient, have integrity, be compassionate and be reflective, are explicitly taught and embedded through the assemblies and learning opportunities provided across the curriculum.
We pride ourselves on challenging our team to exceed their potential through effective professional development based on self reflection and self directed learning and active research. Central to this is our teaching and learning blog https://hamfordteachingandlearningblog.wordpress.com/.
Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit or have an informal discussion about this role. Please email Kevin Smith at sbm@hamfordprimaryacademy.org or contact by phone on 01255 673415.
AET believes that each and every child is inspired to choose a remarkable life. Our mission is to gather and motivate inspirational people committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.
Our values are:
Be unusually brave
Discover what's possible
Push the limits
Be big-hearted
We offer:
A caring academy with a strong ethos of inclusion and providing the best opportunities for our children
A professional challenge
The chance to make a significant contribution to the future achievement and success of our academy
Excellent career prospects across the network, with a culture of looking to promote from within
Access to CPD to enable you to grow and develop in your role
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Something we take very seriously is staff WELLBEING. That's why we have partnered up with BHSF to provide support and employee benefits, such as a health cash plan scheme to support healthcare, discounted gym membership and a employee assistance programme
The opportunity to use Google Suite, which allows you to do your best work, all in one suite
This position is required to commence as soon as possible.
Closing date: Thursday 31 January 2019.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Find your remarkable, apply today:https://bit.ly/2QGpYM1
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Information about the School
Lift Hamford, part of Lift Schools is a welcoming two-form entry school in the coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze. We are committed to giving every child the very best opportunities to thrive, with high-quality learning at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to unlock potential, nurture curiosity, and instil a lifelong love of learning. We want every child to feel inspired, supported and challenged developing the skills and confidence to succeed in the modern world while creating lasting memories.
Hamford continues to grow and evolve. We are proud to have a new nursery for 2–4 year olds and facilities that include a modern building for upper Key Stage 2, a dedicated Wellbeing Hub, extensive outdoor grounds, and an Autism Support Centre funded by Essex County Council.
Our strong team culture is central to our success. With passionate teachers, skilled teaching assistants in every year group, and a committed leadership team, pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Staff benefit from supportive colleagues, professional development opportunities, and a working environment that values wellbeing and collaboration.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.