Pastoral Assistant

Pastoral Assistant  

Reference: SCCG2406| Closing Date: 08th June 2022 | Interview Date: 17th June 2022

Salary: £20,220 - £22,999 (Pro rata salary £17,921- £20,384). Incremental progression throughout the band is available  

Contract Type: Term Time Only, Permanent| Hours per Week: 37 | Location: City Skills, Lissadel Street M6 6AP

About the Role:

The Pastoral Support Team at City Skills is a highly skilled team that works with students and parents to overcome barriers to learning. They provide pastoral support for students on courses ranging from Entry level to Level 3.   

You will work as part of the Pastoral Support Team with the close monitoring of student attendance, retention and performance and will work towards ensuring that all students meet their aspirational targets.  Through closely working with students, staff and parents you will be required to mentor the students to provide targeted support and guidance.  You will also be expected to deliver tutorial sessions, and work with outside agencies, and attend meetings with social workers etc. You will be required to provide advice and support on progression, personal, social, health and welfare issues, and refer students to other sources of support if necessary. You will be required to actively promote, participate in and support in the college’s enrichment programme and work experience opportunities, including trips and visits when appropriate.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who is able to produce and analyse data, report on findings and implement strategies to help students meet the college’s high expectations of attendance, performance and progression.  

How to Apply:

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reason to Join Us: 

• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions 

• A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD

• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings for high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas

• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plan

• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year

• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

Commitment to Safeguarding 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.