About The Role
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and proactive individual to work with our primary pastoral team and pupils in the primary phase. The role focuses on building relationships with new starters, working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and office staff to oversee all-through admissions. You will support pupils' learning by focusing on behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing, ensuring all pupils can achieve success. You will also work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to develop positive attitudes to learning and be the first point of contact for parents' queries about support for their child. Your responsibilities include supporting families for successful transitions and ensuring a sense of belonging for all, overseeing day‑to‑day administrative procedures relating to student admissions at Ark Victoria Academy, and leading all administration relating to primary and secondary school admissions.
The successful candidate will:
* provide high quality, well‑planned pastoral support and guidance to students and their families to promote high expectations, raise aspirations and facilitate academic progress
* enable all students to develop Ark values, personal excellence and a sense of pride within the academy
* help secure an aspirational culture of achievement, hard work and perseverance through day‑to‑day discussions with parents and students, formal assemblies and other formal events
* lead the admissions process all‑through, with support from SLT
Benefits
* We take CPD seriously, offering twice the number of training days as standard
* Wellbeing Wednesdays are a great hit – find out more
* Staff can take advantage of our on‑site fitness suite
* Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers
* Interest‑free loans up to £5,000 available for season tickets or bicycles
* Gym discounts offering up to 40 % off local gyms
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