Student Support Manager

Salary: Scale 6, range 18 - 22 (£24982 - £27041)

Pro rata salary (actual) £22108 - £23930

37 hours per week - Term time only plus 10 days

Our ref: 11/21/349.

We are looking for a suitably motivated and skilled individual to work within our outstanding pastoral team. Nunnery Wood has a clear ethos that every child will succeed.  The role of our student support managers ensures that this is a reality and forms a cruital part of our safeguarding team.  You will work closely with all members of the pastoral team in order to support and safeguard our students, with a focus on supporting our most vulnerable to maximise their potential, support student mental health and remove barriers to education for our most vulnerable.  The person appointed will coordinate and deliver support for students, liaising with their parents, carers and agencies where relevant.  The role will also include multi-agency work and direct work with the virtual school to support LAC. 

The role will require excellent communication skills and ICT skills together with a determination to give all students the very best opportunity to succeed in their education. You will be supported by many able and inspiring colleagues.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, although experience of working with young people, or people in challenging circumstances, might be an advantage – possibly in an educational or social work setting.           

The job description is an exemplar and the role will respond to skills of the successful applicant.

An application form and further information is available from the vacancies section of the school website   www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk

All applications must be made on the NWHS application form – CV’s will not be considered.

The successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6^th December, noon.  Interviews to be held on Friday 10^th December.