Achievement Leader

City of Derby Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Staff wellbeing

Employee benefits

Job summary

City of Derby Academy in Derbyshire seeks an Achievement Leader to join our growing pastoral team. You will provide high-quality pastoral support, promote positive behaviour, improve attendance and wellbeing, and help remove barriers to learning so every student can thrive.

You will work closely with students, families and colleagues, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact with external agencies to safeguard and support pupils’ overall development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive school-based professional.
• Excellent communicator capable of building relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Committed to supporting young people academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral support to students and families.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning and liaise with safeguarding teams.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen provision and support thriving students.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Relationship building

Student welfare

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Achievement Leader to join our growing pastoral team. With the recent addition of dedicated pastoral and safeguarding staff, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our provision and ensuring that every student is supported to thrive.

As an Achievement Leader, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you will provide high-quality pastoral support, promote positive behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and help identify and remove barriers to learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people every day.

Who We're Looking for

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is committed to supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies, even in challenging situations.

About City of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy is a school where every student and every member of staff is encouraged and supported to realise their full potential. Our culture is grounded in high expectations, strong and respectful relationships, and a deep commitment to inclusion. Serving a wonderfully diverse community with more than 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet profound: to improve the life chances of every child. We offer an ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from educational visits and clubs to our thriving Combined Cadet Force. Students develop academically, personally and socially, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated, and inclusion underpins everything we do
• Students feel safe, supported and able to thrive
• High expectations drive achievement, ambition and pride
• Relationships are strong, respectful and purposeful
• Staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and colleagues are proud to work here

City of Derby Academy is a place of possibility; a community united by the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities, every single day.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.