Abbey Park School are seeking a motivated non-teaching Attendance and Pastoral Support Assistant for Year 7 to join us at an exciting time of growth for the school. This role is to oversee and monitor whole school attendance and all that it encompasses, and to provide support for pupils by supplementing the work of the Head of Year 7, in all aspects of pastoral care, and be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of the broader pastoral team.
Please see Job Description for full details of this role.
Details of role: This is a full-time, permanent role.
Working weeks: 39
Salary: £27,575 per annum pro rata (£23,607 actual salary per annum)
Closing date: Friday 25th April 2025 (interviews w/c 28th April 2025)
Abbey Park School
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated professional, with drive and ambition, to join us as Attendance and Pastoral Support Assistant for Year 7 at Abbey Park School.
Abbey Park School is a successful and popular school providing education for 1200 students in the North of Swindon. Having been judged as ‘Good’ in all categories in January 2023 the school continues to build on a culture of high expectation and success for all students.
At the centre of everything we do is ‘Abbey Park Proud’, to ensure that students learn, achieve and turn their ‘Potential into Performance.’ Successful candidates will be forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for teaching.
We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.
Our facilities are excellent and we learn in a clean, modern and stimulating environment. Our sports facilities are second to none in the area, we have extensive ICT provision and our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high level. This safe and stimulating environment enables young people to enjoy their school experience and make the most of their unique talents.
Located near the natural beauty of the Wiltshire Downs and the Cotswolds, we are also within easy reach of the university towns of Bath, Bristol and Oxford and just under an hour by train from London. Our ideal location means that our students benefit from a wide range of curriculum-enhancing opportunities.
The Park Academies Trust
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy and Kingfisher CE Academy. The Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.
What we offer:
A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
Competitive salary
A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust, including our own bespoke leadership programme
Support from dedicated and experienced colleagues across the Trust
Staff benefits package, including salary sacrifice affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts
Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme
Attractive pension scheme
The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.