Sixth Form Student Support Coordinator - Heckmondwike Grammar School

Kirklees Council; West Midlands Combined Authority, West Yorkshire, Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heckmondwike Grammar School, part of Kirklees Council, seeks an organised and proactive individual for a student support role. This position involves coordinating Post-16 transitions and recruitment activities within a high-performing environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, tech-savvy, and passionate about student development, contributing to the school's commitment to academic success and well-being.

Benefits

Pension Plan with Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On Site Parking

Free Flu Vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in student support or pastoral care is desirable.
• Confident in maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Passionate about education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Post-16 transition in collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintain and lead the Sixth Form Recruitment Calendar.
• Organise and coordinate external recruitment events.

Skills

Organised

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Proactive

Confident in handling student behaviour

Job description

Organisations Heckmondwike Grammar School

Hours 37 hours per week. 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm Friday Term Time only, plus 5 days

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Heckmondwike Grammar School, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH

Position type Permanent

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School

Are you an organised and approachable individual?

Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional

students.

We are delighted to have been named “Secondary School Of The Year”, “Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77” out of approximately 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.

For the right candidates, we may also consider splitting the role into two part-time positions.

If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website www.heckgrammar.co.uk/vacancies.

To recruit the strongest candidate there is some flexibility on the above working pattern. Please therefore indicate on your application your preferred working pattern.

CLOSING DATE

Interviews scheduled to be held

BENEFITS

Pension Plan with Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On Site Parking

Free Flu Vaccinations

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.

About Us:

At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Transition & Recruitment

• Plan and coordinatePost-16 transitionin collaboration with senior staff.
• Maintain and lead theSixth Form Recruitment Calendar.
• Organise and coordinateexternal recruitment events, including assemblies and careers fairs.
• Lead theHouse and Integration Student Committeeto promote student engagement.
• Oversee theYear 12 Buddy System, ensuring smooth peer mentoring.
• Organise and runYear 12 Transition Network Meetings.
• Work closely with thePastoral Leaderto support student behaviour, attendance, and well-being.
• Conductdaily lesson attendance checks, enforcing sanctions for truancy where necessary.
• Monitor and managelate arrivals, conducting mid-week and end-of-week checks.
• Overseemorning registration (8:45 – 9:10)at the school reception.
• DeliverAIM sessionsfor targeted students under the direction of Academic Leaders.
• Supervise student access and conduct in theJCC (study centre), ensuring a safe and productive environment.
• Managelaptop distributionand ensure appropriate use of school resources.
• UtiliseCCTV monitoringwhere appropriate to maintain student safety.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

Organised and proactive , with experience in student support or pastoral care.

A strong communicator , able to engage with students, parents, and staff.

Confident in handling student behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Tech-savvy , comfortable using attendance systems and digital resources.

Passionate about education and student development .

Experience in a school or Sixth Form setting is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of ahigh-performing and supportive Sixth Form team.
• Opportunities forprofessional development and training.
• Work in adynamic and student-focused environment.
• Make a real impact on students'academic success and well-being.

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement:

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.