MARK RUTHERFORD SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION – Raising Achievement Key Worker
RESPONSIBLE TO: Raising Achievement Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
As a designated key worker, support students at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5
in completion of their work
GRADE:
3a Point 15-18 starting on Point 15 (negotiable depending on
experience)
37 hours per week plus 5 training days
Actual salary £14,492.21
Main duties and responsibilities:
Support for Students
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To liaise with teachers in order to identify gaps in their learning or missed pieces of
coursework/controlled assessments
Provide task sheets for each lesson
To support individual students to complete their work and action the feedback given
To assist pupils with reintegration into lessons
Encourage pupils to ask for support and give support where necessary
Build positive relationships with students
To set a good example to pupils through own presentation and personal and
professional conduct
Support for Teachers
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To support departments with underperforming students, with a focus on key groups
or individuals
To support teachers in establishing and maintaining a purposeful working
atmosphere and setting high expectations for students’ work ethic
To contribute to developing and implementing of policy and good practice for pastoral
and behavioural support which reflects the school’s commitment to high achieving
and effective teaching and learning
To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of students’ progress in their
achievements through monitoring attendance, meeting deadlines and good
communication
Working with the SENCO where necessary to ensure all special educational needs
are met
On occasion, as directed by the teacher, to undertake pastoral and tutorial
responsibilities for a group or class of students
Support for the School
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To assist in establishing good relationships with parents and carers and provide
information on progress and targets
To keep pupil chronologies up to date and an accurate record of work completed
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to
prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
To undertake tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Headteacher/RAC
manager/RAC Assistant manager
September 2016