The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
We are seeking a Student Development Champion (SDC) to join oursuccessful academy as part of our dedicated and hardworking pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
Salary Range: Band 4 FTE£31,176 - £34,469. Actual starting salary £10,400 with performance based annual increments
Working Hours: 2 days per week, 08:00-16:00 Monday and Tuesday
Working Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open Evening as required
We are an aspirational academy operating across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst the Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The successful candidate will be positioned at the Upper Academy within our own in-house Enhanced Provision which provides SEMH support for young people.
We have a fully inclusive ethos and are therefore seeking someone who embodies our Trauma Perceptive Practice principles.
As a Student Development Champion, you will focus on attitude to learning, and will act as the key contact for parents on all cross-curricular or pastoral matters for your identified student cohort.
You will facilitate the management of the Hub for students, which includes the monitoring of work provided, establishing a calm and purposeful environment, and overseeing opportunities for reflection and reintegration to lessons.
You also have oversight of daily matters such as 'on-call', uniform, attendance, as well as supporting teachers in ensuring pupils engage with their learning in order to be successful young people.
We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development.
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Position available: As soon as possible
If you can engage, motivate and challenge our students to make exceptional progress, then we would welcome your application. Please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino -recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
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