Closing Date:04/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: w/c 09/06/2025 Start Date: As soon as possible
Additional Information
Establishment: Parklands High School Location: Chorley Salary: £31066.89 - £35235.18 Department: EDS Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:04/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: w/c 09/06/2025 Start Date: As soon as possible
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 45.250 Pay Grade: Support Staff Pay Scales | SCP19 - SCP25
The Role
Parklands High School – Job Opportunity
Contract: Term Time + 1 Week to include 3 x INSET days, Open Evening and GCSE and KS3 Presentation Evenings
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thurs 08:10–16:30, Fri 08:10–15:10)
Honorarium: £3,343 (3.5) for leadership of Early Help Referrals and Reward Initiatives
Join a School Where Every Pupil Matters
Parklands High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed House Achievement Leader (HAL) to join our high-performing and student-centred team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about pastoral care and academic success to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young people.
As one of five HALs supporting our vertically structured House system (Years 7–11), you will play a vital role in tracking pupil achievement, leading intervention strategies, and fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and aspiration.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Progress and Achievement
* Monitor student performance using assessment data and identify areas for intervention
* Coordinate strategies to raise achievement across all subjects
* Provide regular progress updates to staff, families, and senior leaders
* Deliver House and achievement assemblies and manage reward/sanction systems
* Lead the development of action plans for underachieving individuals and groups
Pupil Welfare and Behaviour
* Support student wellbeing, transitions, and reintegration following suspensions
* Work with external agencies, SENCO, and the wider Achievement Team to address pastoral concerns
* Lead House events including assemblies, reward ceremonies, and tutor meetings
* Monitor attendance and punctuality, and implement improvement strategies
Inclusion and Early Help
* Lead on Early Help Referrals, coordinating multi-agency involvement and safeguarding support
* Work collaboratively within the school’s Inclusion Rooms and with pastoral teams
* Participate in the school’s on-call rota and behaviour management processes
* Maintain detailed pupil records and case files in line with safeguarding guidelines
Rewards and Engagement
* Develop and deliver House reward systems and celebration assemblies
* Plan and organise House trips, ensuring all safety and risk assessment procedures are followed
* Implement targeted reward strategies to engage specific pupil groups
Why Join Parklands?
* Be part of a forward-thinking school with a clear vision for success
* Collaborate with a dedicated and supportive team committed to pupil achievement
* Access professional development and clear career progression
* Receive an annual honorarium and additional paid hours for key events and responsibilities
Additional Commitment
The role is full time, term time only plus one week.
Additional paid hours may be claimed for:
* Out-of-hours meetings with families, police, or external agencies
* Parents' evenings (up to six per year)
* Approved twilight or extended sessions
Line Management
The House Achievement Leader will report to:
* Assistant Headteacher (Line Manager)
* Deputy Headteacher: Student Achievement & Progress
For more information
Please contact Sara Haslam, Assistant Headteacher by email to shaslam@parklandsacademy.co.uk
How to Apply
If you are committed to supporting young people to achieve their best both academically and personally, we encourage you to apply.
To apply please visit the school website and follow the link within the advert.
Application Deadline: 04/06/2025 12 noon
Start Date: As soon as possible
Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to online checks, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Other
Health and Fitness Out of hours to the school gym with state of the art workout equipment
Health and Fitness Access to cycle and accessory purchases through cycle to work scheme, Cycle Solutions
Health and Wellbeing Employer paid healthcare benefits provided by UK Healthcare
Honorarium to the value of £3343.00 To cover the following activities; 3 x INSET days, attendance at Open Evening, GCSE and KS3 Presentation Evenings
LGPS Pension Scheme Contractual enrolment into the LGPS pension scheme with a generous employer contribution rate
At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.
Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.
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