Sixth Form Support Co-ordinator — Pastoral & Student Success

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust invites applications for a Sixth Form – BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator) at Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form. This role is full time (37 hours) during term time plus one week, permanent, with the emphasis on fostering positive relationships and supporting students’ progression into further education or employment.

Join a large, inclusive secondary school team and contribute to high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement across Sixth Form.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally in a secondary school or Sixth Form environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building professional relationships with students.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries and apply expectations consistently.
• Calm, resilient and well-organised; able to use initiative.
• Understanding of safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusion.
• Able to work well in a team and independently as required.
• Committed to helping every student develop key skills and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement among Sixth Form students.
• Support students to take responsibility for their actions and meet Sixth Form expectations.
• Build positive relationships with students and collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral leaders, parents and carers.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication and interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork and independence

Commitment to student development

Job description

Broad Horizons Education Trust invites applications for a Sixth Form – BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator) at Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form. This role is full time (37 hours) during term time plus one week, permanent, with the emphasis on fostering positive relationships and supporting students’ progression into further education or employment.

Join a large, inclusive secondary school team and contribute to high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement across Sixth Form.