Job Ref No. ECC6908-923S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support. Pay Range: 10,400. Position Start Date: Immediate. Contract Type: Part-time. Contract Term: Permanent. Application Close: 04/06/2026 Midnight. Date of Interviews: tbc.
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Student Development Champion (SDC) to join our academy as part of our dedicated pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary Range: Band 4 FTE £31,176 – £34,469. Actual starting salary £10,400 with performance based annual increments
Working Hours: 2 days per week, 08:00-16:00 Monday and Tuesday
Working Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open Evening as required
Employer and Schools
We are an aspirational academy operating across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 3 students, whilst the Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The successful candidate will be positioned at the Upper Academy within our in‑house Enhanced Provision which provides SEMH support for young people.
We have a fully inclusive ethos and are therefore seeking someone who embodies our Trauma Perceptive Practice principles.
Responsibilities
The Student Development Champion will focus on attitude to learning, acting as the key contact for parents on all cross‑curricular or pastoral matters for the identified student cohort.
They will facilitate the management of the Hub for students, including monitoring of work, establishing a calm and purposeful environment, and overseeing opportunities for reflection and reintegration into lessons.
They also have oversight of daily matters such as on‑call, uniform, attendance, and support teachers in ensuring pupils engage with their learning to be successful.
Support and Development
As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development.
Apply
Position available: As soon as possible.
If you can engage, motivate and challenge our students to make exceptional progress, we would welcome your application. Please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino (recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk).
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
School Details
The Basildon Academies is focused on developing the whole child; our curriculum enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills so they become lifelong learners. This includes opportunities across linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, human, social, physical and artistic learning.
We set high expectations of all our students and create a positive climate for learning in which every student can reach their full potential. Our academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful, where students enjoy learning, make good progress, and feel safe.
Our Sixth Form is a major part of the academy, modelling independent learning skills like those in universities, encouraging students to become mature adults engaged in many aspects of the academy life, further developing skills for university or the world of work.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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