About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Student Liaison Officer to join our team at The King's School.
You will:
1. Provide leadership and operational management to an assigned pastoral group
2. Raise attendance and standards
3. Enforce excellent behaviour to contribute towards students' academic attainment
4. Contribute towards the strategic leadership of the pastoral system across the school
5. Lead and be responsible for the implementation, operational logistics and reporting on elements of the pastoral system.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
6. Has a friendly manner and communicates effectively with staff and students.
7. Is passionate about making a difference in changing children's life chances.
8. Can support children of all abilities and needs.
9. Works well as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
10. Has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers.
The King's School
As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, The King's School boasts a rich heritage where tradition meets the future with confidence and excitement. With a reputation for incredibly high standards and excellence, it is currently the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance also. Every student is encouraged and championed to develop great potential and to live out our values and ethos. The King's School is an environment where careers flourish and where each child is embraced as exceptional, individual and talented beyond measure.
For more insight, please watch our short promotional film, which asks the question, Where will King's take you?
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
We are proud of our achievements:
11. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress
12. Our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.
13. 4 of our primary schools have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted since .
What we offer
We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
14. For the /26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
15. Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
16. Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
17. Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
18. Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (26 - 33 days based on service and grade) + 8 statutory bank holidays,
19. Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
20. Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership
21. Free eyecare via Specsavers, childcare vouchers
22. Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
23. Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
24. Free flu vaccinations.
Next Steps
Virtual Coffee Chats
We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet some of our Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please
Application Process
25. Complete application form via our
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