Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: Grade 6 (SP25)The Role
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.
At our school, we prioritize staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making. We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:
· Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria
· Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff
· Additional protected PPA time
· Option to take PPA at home
· Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head
· Two-week October half term
· A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development
· Employee assistance program
· Free flu vaccinations
· DSE eye test and glasses
· Complimentary tea and coffee
· Regular staff social events
· An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad
· Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London
· A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the very successful Pastoral Support Department. The school has excellent facilities, is over-subscribed and is attended by highly motivated students, who achieve excellent results.
We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.
Interested colleagues are invited to contact Mark Duncan, Deputy Headteacher, for further information about the post. His contact details are mdu@cooperscoborn.co.uk.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 7th July 2025 at Noon
Interviews will be held on Friday 11th July 2025
CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks
The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.
Qualifications
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5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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A-Level |
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Degree or equivalent qualification |
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Skills
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Calm under pressure |
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Ability to enthuse others |
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Ability to work on own initiative |
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Relational and student centred |
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Ability to work flexibly |
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Emotionally intelligent and diplomatic in dealing with staff and parents/carers |
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Resilience when dealing with challenging safeguarding situations |
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Positivity - with the ability to see the best in every student |
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
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Commitment to continuous professional development |
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Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular provision within the wider school community |
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Experience | |
Previous experience of working within a school or professional environment |
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Experience of working with young people |
Desirable
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Previous experience of working with students at secondary level |
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Ability to prioritise key tasks and manage time effectively |
Essential
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Accuracy and attention to detail in collecting information and producing reports |
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Ability to analyse information and identify key areas for action |
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint |
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Knowledge of school based IT systems (SIMS, CPOMS, Go4Schools) |
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A skill in managing challenging individuals and confident and assertive in dealing with confrontation |
Essential
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Ability to work effectively with key stake-holders |
Essential
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Knowledge of a range of behaviour management strategies |
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Safeguarding Information
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List information, where applicable to the role in question. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
The Coopers Company and Coborn School
St Mary’s Lane
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3HS
Samantha Durrell
recruitment@cooperscoborn... https://www.cooperscoborn.org.uk/