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Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer - Sixth Form
Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted, East of England
£9,139.00 - £10,711.00 Annually (Actual)
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About the job
About Ashlyns
A genuine sense of pride is shared by staff and students at Ashlyns, a popular and vibrant school nestled within the leafy grounds of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Ashlyns is an oversubscribed school with over 1500 students, including a successful Sixth Form that was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in October 2023. The school's ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, with a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations. The school's values of Integrity, Inclusivity, and Independence are central to everything we do.
Application processPlease be aware that the school does not accept CVs. We use an anonymised shortlisting system to ensure a fair and unbiased process. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Questions and AdjustmentsIf you have any questions about the application process, the role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our HR Officer, Clare Richardson, at (email address on the original advert) or 01442 863 6045.
Ashlyns School is committed to a fully inclusive recruitment process. If you are a neurodivergent candidate or have any other disability, you are encouraged to contact the school to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require during the application, interview, or any other stage.
Safeguarding and ChecksAshlyns School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. If you are shortlisted, your references will be taken up and an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence before the interview day. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a Criminal Records Self-Declaration Form. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.For more information, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy, Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further information on criminal record self-declaration for roles that are eligible for standard or enhanced DBS checks please refer to Nacro guidance and the MoJ website.
About Ashlyns School
- Type of school
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary, with a sixth form
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,561 (room for 1,557)
- Free school meals
- 11.7% of pupils
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Address
- Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
- Website
- Ashlyns School website
Last inspected by Ofsted on 26 September 2023, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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