Walford Centre Officer – Achievement and Aspirations

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week)

Working Pattern: 8am-4pm Mon – Thurs, 8am-3.30pm on Fridays

Salary: Pathway 4, £24,770 - £26,445 per annum (FTE £28,624 - £30,559)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing Date:  9am on Mon 2^nd June

Start Date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have the skills to support students in overcoming barriers to learning?

Are you ready to provide bespoke support to students, helping them realign their past behaviour choices?

If so, they want you to join their team at the Walford Centre!

Your Role

As a Walford Centre Officer - Achievement and Aspirations, you will be instrumental in promoting and safeguarding student aspirations. You will collaborate with stakeholders to create bespoke timetables, manage daily schedules, and support the functional skills curriculum. Your responsibilities include tracking and celebrating student progress, promoting literacy and numeracy, and ensuring necessary interventions. Working closely with the Deputy SENDCo, you will offer suitable curriculum pathways, contribute to behaviour management, and engage with parents and stakeholders to maximise student engagement and ensure smooth transitions back into mainstream education.

You should have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English, practical IT knowledge, and experience managing challenging behaviours. Flexibility, reliability, and effective communication skills are essential, with experience in an educational setting and safeguarding procedures being desirable.

About Them

The Walford Centre, part of the Academy's Appropriate Provision, is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. This small provision focuses upon bespoke support to ensure students are ready to access the main Academy and realign their past poor behaviour choices. It provides specialised support and resources to help students overcome learning barriers ensuring they have the necessary tools and assistance to thrive academically and personally.

The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”

At Thomas Deacon Academy, they believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything they do, and they are looking for someone who embodies them in their work. They offer professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Why work for them?

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate the induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Multi Academy Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135263/EDV-2025-TDA-47520

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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