About this Role Job Title: Student Support Champion Location: Langley At Q3 Langley Our vision for learning is based around the whole child, ensuring no child is left behind. Our unique, innovative and exciting curriculum in Year 7 provides an excellent transition from Primary School. This enables pupils from all starting points to make rapid progress and enjoy their learning whilst improving their literacy skills. Within The Trust we are proud that our ethnically and culturally diverse community is fully represented by the students and staff at each Academy. The Q3 ethos; ‘to seek that which is good, that which is right and that which is true,’ fully embraces the fundamental British Values of democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. Students will be taught in mixed-attainment classes for their Core lessons. These follow the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects – English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, geography and history. Outside of the Core subjects students follow a carousel of teaching in the Horizon or Innov8 curriculum. This broad and balanced curriculum focuses on developing knowledge and skills in computing, business, design, religious studies, PSHE, art, dance, drama and music. We use strategies within the curriculum and beyond to ensure these values are communicated and acted upon. At the Academy our spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education permeates through the curriculum, supports the development of the ‘whole child’ and includes the teaching and development of British Values. The Academy seeks to continuously review and evaluate its work by gaining external accreditation. The successful completion of the awards listed below demonstrates that SMSC and British Values are incorporated into the daily life of the Academy: Discovering Democracy Award for promoting youth participation and democracy in schools Duke of Edinburgh Award Army Cadet Force Sandwell Shape Awards Furthermore, our Wednesday afternoon offer of either physical education or enrichment will ensure all students take an active part in developing skills and talents they may not know existed before! No wonder we are the proud winners of Secondary School of the Year with Education Today in 2024 and also shortlisted as TES Secondary School of the Year in 2024. Find more information here: Q3 Academy Langley Website Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Student Support Champion to join our team. Reporting to Student Support Champion Manager/Assistant Headteacher you will undertake: Key Duties and Responsibilities: To support the day-to-day management and leadership of student progress, behaviour and attendance. To support Pastoral and Academic oversight of students. To work collaboratively with the other Academy Personnel to raise student achievement across the Academy. To work collaboratively with the other Academy Personnel to raise student achievement across the Academy. To assist in monitoring and following up student progress, including interpretation of data. To implement and support strategies for raising student achievement. To embed high standards of Behaviour for Learning in every student across the Academy in order to secure continuous improvement in achievement and attainment. To work with a wide range of stakeholders, including external agencies responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of all students including CAMHS, MASH, etc. To identify and communicate with Academy Personnel, priority areas for improvement, identifying needs and providing solutions. To identify trends and intervene as appropriate to bring about positive change. To analyse, interpret and make use of attendance data to identify strategies to maximise student attendance. To participate in the Academy’s student mentoring programme To undertake student learning trails. To support Wednesday afternoon enrichment programme. Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the Academy policy Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment Responding to any questions from students about processes and procedures Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the Academy’s policies and procedures Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate Learning Consultant Reporting back as appropriate using the Academy’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the class and any issues arising Supporting classes or intervention initiatives as appropriate when cover is not required Work under the guidance of the lead member of staff during Academy visits Supervising examinations Provide specific break-time and lunchtime supervision (as necessary) Other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Academy. Pay range: Grade 6 SCP 15-23 | Term Time plus two weeks | (FTE: £30,024 - £34,434) Qualifications and Skills: Candidates should be educated to a good standard of education (e.g. 5 AC at GCSE including English and Maths) Degree qualification is desirable. For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification Why The Mercian Trust? As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include: Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools Increasing Opportunities – Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers Pioneering Spirit – National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students Outward Looking – Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park Innovation and Improvement – A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our Digital Skills Hub underpinning the ongoing transformation of how staff teach, students learn, leaders lead and the whole Trust operates in readiness for the AI-supercharged careers and workplaces of the future. Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust Website What can we offer you: Benefits: Financial, Health and Lifestyle discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red) a comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care) a cycle to work scheme via Halfords access to the Blue Light Card For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: The Mercian Trust Website The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please take time to read our policies attached to this advert.