Home College Link Worker

Required as soon as possible

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days

Salary: Starting from £16,422.77 (£24,543 - £27,097 FTE pay award pending)

Closing Date: 4 November 2024

For more information: Please contact HR 01276457600 or email hr@collingwood.surrey.sch.uk

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Collingwood College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Pastoral Team as a Home College Link Worker.

For a variety of reasons some of our families and students struggle to access education fully, this role will work with identified families and students to improve attendance and engagement that builds the link between school and reduces the barriers to learning, supporting the students to achieve and succeed.

The Department

The successful candidate will work closely with the pastoral team, which includes Year Managers, Pastoral Support Assistants, Student Support and members of the Senior Leadership Team.

However, they will work with the attendance Manager and the LA Inclusion Service.

Qualifications:

• 5 GSCEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is essential.
• A Levels/Degree is desirable
• Professional qualification e.g. CSBM, CIPD, AAT is desirable
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and SIMs

Experience:

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience supporting and working with parents of young people
• Experience working with colleagues and external stakeholders (e.g. from external agencies)
• Experience of keeping good written records is desirable
• Working in a busy environment with deadlines is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of inclusions and fixed penalty notices is desirable

Probationary Periods

All posts are subject are to a probationary period. For support staff this is 6 months. Collingwood College’s Probationary Policy is available upon request.

Remuneration and Benefits

Collingwood College has its own generous pay scale and the financial package offered will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and the experience of the person appointed.

All new staff appointments are subject to verification of fitness to work, receipt of two satisfactory references, qualification verification, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced level as well as other checks relevant to the role.

Access to other benefits including:

• Outstanding facilities, including free on-site parking
• BUPA Healthcare cash Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistant programme for staff
• Flexible leave of absence policy
• Eligibility for membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (Further information can be found at Surrey Pension Fund)
• Exclusive savings, discounts and offers through Blue Light Card, Discount for Teachers & Green Commute Initiative (Cycle to Work)

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Collingwood College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Collingwood College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.