Maternity Cover Year 3/4 Teacher, Pastoral Lead

This position will lead on Primary Pastoral Care and liaise with the SENDCo on SEND matters and will play a part in the work of the Department, share in the School’s aims and ambitions, and make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School.

Specific Responsibilities

Pastoral 

To maintain and develop the effective delivery of pastoral care and support in the Primary Department, liaising with the Assistant Head - Pastoral.

Oversight of all aspects of pupil rewards and discipline in the Primary Department in liaison with the Primary Academic Lead.  

Ensure that there is effective and appropriate supervision of Primary pupils throughout the school day.

Overview of records such as incidents (bullying/racism), absences, rewards and sanctions.

Act as a listening ear and pastoral support for staff, reporting any issues as appropriate and necessary to SLT.

Manage day-to-day problems and concerns of pupils and staff, referring to the Head when necessary.

Management, Monitoring and Development

Ensure the environment is bright, inviting, interactive and colourful in order to inspire and excite pupils.

Ensure that the Performance Management process takes place for all Primary staff.

Co-ordinate responses to pastoral complaints and concerns.

Attend the education committee of the Governing Body as required.

Help coordinate the Primary Department budget, deciding on funding priorities, in liaison with the Business Manager.

Oversee staff development and training for the improvement of pastoral care and safeguarding.

To co-lead on all events relating to the Primary Department.

Pupil Performance

Help Organise monthly Achievement Assemblies to celebrate success inside of outside of School, ensuring the Honour Point race is constantly updated.

Administration, Policies and ISI Inspection

Ensure that the Primary Department remains ‘inspection ready’.

Compile relevant Primary Department policies and liaise with the Assistant Heads where Primary Department are included on whole school policies.  

To prepare the Primary Department for ISI inspections, particularly with regard to SEF preparation and compliance matters.

Departmental planning

• To assist in the development of appropriate specifications, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies.
• Be familiar with departmental aims and objectives and share, where required, in departmental administration and policy making.
• Collaborate and contribute positively to School and departmental initiatives, implementing new ideas and working as a team member to ensure a high quality of teaching and learning.

Teaching, assessment and reporting

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with the departmental scheme of work and external examination specifications.
• Set and instill high expectations at all levels.
• Assess, record and report on pupil attainment, learning and progress, working to Departmental deadlines. Keeping a record of marks and assessments and using this information to inform teaching and learning, adapting methods as required to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Set and mark classwork and homework regularly in accordance with Departmental and School policies.
• Support the invigilation, supervision, marking and moderation of examinations or controlled assessment as required.
• Prepare for and attend Parents’ Evenings and other parent-teacher events as required, maintaining constructive and developmental dialogue with pupils and families.

General responsibilities

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety both at School and on organised events outside school.
• Maintain appropriate records and provide relevant, accurate and up to date information for registers and information management systems.
• Support and contribute to wider extra-curricular activities in the School.
• Carry out cover and duties in accordance with published rotas.
• Attend staff meetings relevant to the curriculum, administration or organisation of the School, including pastoral arrangements, making a full contribution as required.
• Attend and participate in, as required, general School functions, assemblies, meetings, social and cultural events, including those held out of school hours during term time.
• Liaise and promote positive relationships with parents/carers and outside agencies regarding pupil progress and welfare issues.

OUR ETHOS

Our ethos at Derby Grammar School is one of "Excellence, Encouragement and Enrichment".

We employ outstandingly talented teaching staff who can ‘bring education to life’ for all pupils. They offer knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in abundance which stimulates a desire to learn. Our stunning Georgian buildings are advantageously fitted with modern learning facilities and specialist equipment, adding to the exclusivity of our academic offering.

Our small community is one of our biggest strengths as it allows all teachers to get to know pupils individually. We are proud of our fantastically flexible yet robust pastoral support system which is able to accommodate the needs and demands of each and every child who comes into our care. We empower pupils and having a supportive environment is central to achieving this. 

One of the many reasons why Derby Grammar School is so special is our ability to offer exclusive opportunities that serve to enhance pupils’ learning experience. We have partnerships with Hot House Music, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Derbyshire Institute of Sport, the Gedeli B School in Tanzania among others. School life is wide-ranging and fun, with endless possibilities to explore new talents.

Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the Disclosure and Barring Service(“DBS”) filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Prior to employment commencing, successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. 

Successful applicants will also be required to produce evidence of qualifications, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Two references will be taken up, one of which will be with the most recent employer. They will also be required to complete our Health Questionnaire. 

All those working at Derby Grammar School share in our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care.