Student Key Worker - The Excel Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a motivated Student Key Worker to support underachieving students. The role includes proactive intervention mentoring, where you will help raise self-esteem and academic performance. Excellent communication skills and experience with challenging students are essential. The position offers a robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 24.2% employer contribution

Discounted gym membership

Cycle scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must converse in accurate spoken English.
• Experience mentoring underachieving students.
• Ability to raise self-esteem and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention mentoring for students.
• Work with challenging students on a one-to-one or group basis.
• Communicate effectively with staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Experience with challenging students

Team player

Education

Experience working with students

Job description

Overview

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required As Soon As Possible | Student Key Worker | Level 6 Actual Salary (£25,014-£27,135) | 37 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced key worker to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be proactive, positive and flexible, a great team player with excellent communication skills and will be responsible for effective intervention mentoring and providing appropriate interventions for underachieving students. They will have experience of working with challenging students to further raise their self-esteem, aspirations and academic performance, either on a one to one or group basis.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive intervention mentoring and interventions for underachieving students, on a one‑to‑one or group basis.
• Work with challenging students to raise self-esteem, aspirations and academic performance.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and members of the public in clear spoken English.

About Our Trust & Why Excel

Our ethos is one of “Pride and Respect” and the sense of belonging across our organisation. We are looking for a professional who can join us and share in that sense of belonging. We aim to support outstanding practitioners and welcome applications from those who want to contribute to continuing success.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is to provide a first-class education to allow all students to excel. We develop all aspects of a young person and value strong relationships between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy aims to be the academy of choice in the area. Our students achieve well academically, with traditions in sport and the arts. Our new building offers a safe and vibrant environment with cutting edge facilities and a personalised curriculum to help students develop and grow into young adults ready to enter the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust, which comprises multiple schools in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and prioritise staff development.

Benefits

The Trust offers a benefits package including a good pension scheme with 24.2% employer contribution, discounted gym membership, a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals, a Cycle scheme and annual leave starting at 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years).

Employee Assistance Programme via Care First, and professional development opportunities through the Chartered College of Teaching funded by the Trust.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

We’re Disability Confident! The Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact the HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online social media check and other vetting processes.

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference in a child’s life and inspire others. We are unable to accept Indeed applications and require you to complete an online application. Visits to the Academy are welcome; please contact the Academy to arrange a suitable appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: 23rd September at 09:00

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed