Achievement Leader

Salary NJC Scale 6, point range 18-22 (£32,577-£34,811 full year) to be pro rata due to term time only working

Hours: 37 hrs per week, term time only (38 weeks) plus the school training days (1 week)

Closing date: Tuesday 14 July at 9:00am

Who we are looking for:

King Charles I School is looking to appoint an Achievement Leader who will support identified students in making good progress at school. The role involves overseeing the pastoral well-being, attendance, behaviour, and learning attitudes of students within their assigned year group. 

The post is for 37 hours per week, term time weekdays only plus the school training. 

This post will report to a Head of Year.

We are unapologetically ambitious for every student, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs and are looking for people who want to be the best. You will be an inspiring character who is willing to lead by example but will also contribute positively to wider school life. Most of all, you will be clear that education is a great leveller and work hard to help us achieve our goal of preparing every student to go to university or high-powered alternative

The ideal candidate will: 

Our successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications: 

 NVQ level 3 or above qualification appropriate to the post or relevant experience. 

 Level 2 in English and maths or evidence of working at this level.  

 Very good IT, numeracy and literacy skills. 

 Willingness to undertake further professional development. 

 Previous experience of working in a classroom environment with students. 

 Experience of procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding.

About us:

King Charles I School is a secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average. 

We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment. 

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

 Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel

 Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach or support 

 A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported

 A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing. 

Why join us?

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 

 Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays

 Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions

 Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

 Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations

 Employee Assistance Programme

 Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.