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Pastoral Support Officer

Pastoral Support Officer

Edward Heneage Primary Academy

North East Lincolnshire

  • £22,571 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
NJC 12 FTE £22,571 Pro Rota £17,336.53 / Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
7 July 2022

Job overview

Edward Heneage Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Pastoral Support Officer. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

To provide support to specified individuals or groups of pupils in order to raise motivation, overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

To act as and fulfill the responsibilities as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

To liaise and work closely with external agencies, including attendance of off-site meetings, to support pupils and their families as part of the mentoring process.

To provide written reports for and to represent the academy at conferences and meetings, including with outside agencies to support children and their families.

To work with individual pupils who have been identified as underperforming or through the referral route to identify and investigate barriers to learning.

To contact parents/carers regularly by telephone or home visits where necessary to discuss specific issues; keep accurate records of agreed outcomes.

To respond to emotionally demanding behaviours and situations as a result of dealing with pupils and parent/carers individual circumstances.

Liaise with teaching staff and SENDCo, and monitor the progress of pupils using the mentoring service to ensure the Pastoral Officer support is relevant to the curriculum and/or the needs of the individual so that support has continuity.

Compile records and progress reports for students as appropriate for the mentoring process and make accessible to appropriate members of staff so that the mentoring is accountable and quantifiable in terms of its effectiveness.

32.5 hours per week Term time 39 weeks per year permanent

About our Academy

At Edward Heneage our aim is to provide a world class education to ensure that all pupils leave us in Year 6 with the skills, confidence and self-belief to propel them into the next stage of their lives.

Our staff work tirelessly to provide a curriculum that is not only engaging and challenging but offers a diverse range of learning opportunities and experiences.  This is underpinned by a strong emphasis on the development of our pupils’ social, emotional, spiritual and moral values, which is intertwined throughout everyday learning

Salary & Benefits

NJC  12 FTE £22,571 Pro Rota £17,336.53

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

 Who we are looking for

Previous experience of providing classroom/behaviour support, working with children within a primary school setting.

Experience of establishing good relationships with children whilst establishing firm boundaries.

Experience of working creatively with children to identify strengths and development with children.

Experience of administrative procedures with evidence of capability to work on own initiative.

Experience of working with a range of agencies.

Educated to GCSE level grade C or above, including English and Maths, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience at that level.

Demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply  here ’ Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

About Edward Heneage Primary Academy

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