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Pastoral Support Officer

Cressex Community School · High Wycombe · Buckinghamshire

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in the further development of our thriving, multi-cultural secondary school? Our great students are at the heart of all we do.

Do you want to make a real difference?

The successful candidate will have:

The ability to be a positive role model for students

Successful experience of working with secondary aged young people in a school or relevant setting

Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills

Experience of working with young people on raising their attainment and an understanding of the “barriers to learning”

Commitment to working with students from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills

Why Cressex?

  • A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
  • A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
  • Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
  • A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
  • Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
  • A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
  • Staff gym onsite
  • Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home

We would welcome you for a visit to the school for a tour. Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Please apply for this position by completing an application form and a letter explaining how your experience fits you for the post.

About this school

Cressex Community School

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
762
Avg teacher salary
£49,635
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.1:1
Academy trust
Cressex Co-operative Learning Partnership

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA