Gravesend Grammar School
Student Support Officer (SSO) - Initially working in Key Stage 3 (Students age 11-13)
37 hours per week, term-time only
TDET Band 7, Point 21 - Point 24
Actual Salary £22,418 - £24,393 per annum
(pro rata to £26,515 - £28,850 for a full-time, all year round post)
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Are you resilient, adaptable and
compassionate? Are you comfortable dealing empathetically with highly vulnerable young people?
Do you have integrity and ability to observe confidentiality?
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of one of our long serving Student
Support Officers at Gravesend Grammar School. This position involves working in a school on the
frontline of student pastoral care.
Previous experience in this role is not necessary, however experience in education, social care,
health, armed forces or the police may be beneficial. The overriding factor must be personality and
attributes that will allow the successful candidate to engage effectively with young people, parents
and teachers.
Close date: 8th May, 2024
Interviews: W/C 13th May, 2024
Start date: 1st September, 2024
If you would like to visit our school please contact the Headteacher’s PA Judith West on 01474
369506 or by e-mail to westj@gravesendgrammar.com. You can also obtain more information about
us from our website gravesendgrammar.com
We only consider GGS application forms and do not accept CVs. Application forms must be e-mailed
to Lisa Walsh, HR at walshl@decustrust.com by 09:00 on the closing date.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.
In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to
conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any
pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring
Managers to be discussed at interview stage.
TDET is an equal opportunities employer.