Sixth Form Study Supervisor

Job Overview

School: Swindon Academy

Job Title: Sixth Form Study Supervisor

Salary: £23,279 per annum pro rata to the FTE of £26,305 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

The very nature of this job means that the cover required will be variable on a daily basis. This role is working Monday - Friday, term time only, within Sixth Form phase at Beech Avenue.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the students studying in the Sixth Form Study Centre
• Support students in the completion of note taking, assignments and essays
• Hold 1:1 wellbeing conversations with students to support their academic progress and personal growth and development
• Use data effectively and work with other members of the Sixth Form tutorial team to provide targeted intervention and support for students identified as 'at risk' of not meeting course requirements

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build good relationships with young people and adults
• Ability to deal with students and staff so that they feel they have been dealt with consistently and fairly
• Authority and respect for students, making good decisions quickly
• Show initiative while knowing when to take advice
• Good judgement over matters of confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive information about students
• Strong IT skills with the ability to positively respond to training in the use of school IT packages

Other Requirements

• Educated to A Level or Degree level
• Sound literacy and numeracy, GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Some previous experience of working with young people is desirable
• Some understanding of how students learn or teaching experience is desirable

Additional Information

Swindon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore an enhanced DBS disclosure is required. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.