Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths with further GCSE’s

Work Related Experience and Associated Skills

• Experience of working in a supportive role within an educational setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilience, patience and professionalism to manage children in a calm yet authoritative manner
• Ability to encourage and maintain a good standard of discipline through positive relationships and mutual respect
• Ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders professionally
• Ability to reflect on own practice 

Specialist Knowledge and Understanding

• Secure knowledge and understanding of the secondary education system
• Ability to confidently use ICT software specifically Microsoft Office and the academy administration system
• Knowledge and aptitude to support students in learning

Personal Skills and Attributes

• A positive and kind attitude that brings the best out of others
• Determination to encourage the highest quality of learning experience for all students
• Ability to establish good and productive working relationships, and work well in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively to staff, students, parents, orally and in writing
• Able to empathise with young people and yet be firm, fair and consistent when dealing with them
• Enthusiasm, personal dynamism, resilience and stamina
• Be accountable for student wellbeing and progress
• A high level of organisation with the ability to meet deadlines
• Take risks and embrace new ideas
• Lead by example and go the extra mile
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Sense of humour and perspective
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Lead by example showing clearly an understanding of the values of the Nolan Principles, i.e. selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Start date: To be agreed with successful candidate(s)

Salary circa £21,000-£23,000 actual salary / Full-time, Term Time Only (plus Staff Training Days)

Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024, refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview.