Student Support Coordinator

Headteachers: Maria Cachia & Lucy Macdonald

35.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus two weeks)
To commence ASAP

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to work closely with our Heads of Year and their SLT Lead, providing them with administrative and organization support, as well as being a first point of contact for parents/carers. The role contributes to the pastoral support network operating across the school working to ensure that students are able to develop resilience and achieve success.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who strives for positive outcomes with the ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents/carers. Previous experience operating in a similar environment and providing strong administrative support, as well as pastoral care, is advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate with transferable experience/skills. Excellent communication and IT skills are required together with a calm, resilient and organised approach, plus a willingness to obtain a first aid qualification, if not already held.

Hinchley Wood School is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2023), inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of South West London. Oversubscribed each year, we have 1,355 students on roll, including 253 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. Hinchley Wood School has been ranked 18^th in the Sunday Times Top Comprehensive Schools (2023) for results.

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. Amongst our benefits, we offer:

family friendly term time working;
a commitment to professional development support and progression;
a supportive and collaborative team;
competitive salary and annual performance progression;
staff benefits and discount scheme;
two week Autumn half term;
free use of onsite fitness suite; and
membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution (defined benefit scheme).

The hours of work are 35.5 per week, Monday to Thursday: 8.15am to 4.00pm and Fridays: 8.15am to 3.15pm. This role is 40 weeks per year, term time (38 weeks) plus attendance at events outside of core working hours to support occasional meetings and events. The actual starting salary is £21,705 per annum (FTE £24,946). NB pay award pending September 2024.

If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can whilst fulfilling your own potential, we would very much welcome your interest. Please contact us if you have any questions prior to applying or would like to visit.
Application forms and further job information can be downloaded from our website: https://www.hwlp.co.uk/148/current-vacancies
If you require further information please telephone 020 8398 7161 x1344 or email hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk

Deadline for Applications: Monday 23rd September (9am)

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.