Level 3 Pastoral Support Assistant (Apprentice)
Pastoral Support Apprentice
Required for September 2024
Fixed term contract for 18 months
36 hours per week with 6 hours dedicated to study time
Term Time only + 3 weeks during school closure, 36 hours per week
Salary details: London Living Wage £13.15 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic Pastoral Support Apprentice to join our thriving support staff & administration team. The primary role will be to provide administrative support to the pastoral team. They will gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as they complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
They will work closely with the pastoral team and other colleagues, supporting and challenging students to be the best they can be; helping them to stay safe, be happy and focussed on their learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of a welcoming team that strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students and staff alike.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who will benefit from building confidence in education administration and project management; as well as learning skills for troubleshooting, customer service, policies and processes
Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very heart of all that we do. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning First’ something that we hold dear. We also have a yearly mantra which this year is ‘Big results require big ambition.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- To have the right to work in the UK
- To have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
- At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- To have not previously studied the course content
- To not undertake any other qualification during your apprenticeship
- To be able to apply your learning to your role
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 21st June 2024 at 12pm. An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Interview date: TBC
Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website at https://www.kelmscottschool.co.uk/vacancies Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk
Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website at https://www.kelmscottschool.co.uk/vacancies
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address:
Akin Nidai – Assistant School Business Leader: a.nidai1@kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk