Pastoral Support Assistant
The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
Manchester
- £16,351 - £17,699 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 August 2020
Job overview
WORKING PATTERN: 35 Hours per week (08:00am – 3:30pm), term time only
SALARY: Grade 4 Points 17-21 (£19,554 - £21,166) pro-rata (£16,351 - £17,699 Actual)
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT: Permanent
Do you have experience of providing pastoral support to students? Could you play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people with identified behaviour, attendance and welfare issues to overcome their barriers to learning?
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our school.
The Barlow RC High School is an excellent place to work! As a leading Catholic High School, we are determined to create an environment where students and adults alike can achieve their full potential. Our school motto is ‘If you believe, you can achieve’ and if this describes you read on.
You will be located in Didsbury, (often voted as one of the most popular places to live in Manchester) only a short walk from the vibrant shops, bars and restaurants of Didsbury village. You will also have access to excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.
You will be providing support to a number of students with behaviour, attendance and welfare issues including Pupil Premium students, Looked After Children, Young Carers and Persistent non-attenders to overcome their barriers to learning in order to enable them to make progress academically.
You should:
• Have experience of working with children and young people to support them in overcoming barriers to their personal, social or learning development
• Have a clear understanding of the range of potential barriers to learning and attending school faced by children and young people along with strategies to overcome them
• Be able to establish relationships with students and their families
• Have good interpersonal skills including listening skills
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Have the resilience to work under pressure
In return, we will offer you 25 days annual leave entitlement (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), access to the local government pension scheme and the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment
If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk for an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk quoting the post title, reference and your name in the subject line of the email. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 8am Friday 14th August 2020
Interview date: Friday 21st August 2020
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
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About The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M20 6BX
- United Kingdom
Introduction
The Barlow RC High School is a leading Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.
We are a school that embraces Christian values, fosters academic excellence, delivers a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures the highest quality of teaching and learning.
As a Catholic school, The Barlow has a distinct ethos which is centred on the teachings of Jesus. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and we aim to develop pupils' gifts and talents so that they reach their full potential.
The Barlow promotes excellence for young people in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community and as such, we welcome pupils of all faiths and those without. Our community is built on outstanding relationships. Our school motto is ‘Rise up, take courage and do it.’ We believe it is more important than ever in today’s society for our pupils to show courage, embrace challenges head on, pursue their dreams and make a difference in society.
The Barlow fosters academic excellence, delivering a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures high-quality teaching and learning. We have an experienced, highly skilled, and committed teaching staff, who have high expectations and aspirations and provide an excellent learning environment for all pupils - regardless of their prior attainment. Learning at The Barlow goes beyond the classroom, with a plethora of co-curricular activities designed to create opportunities and widen pupils’ horizons.
The Barlow is a school where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. We pride ourselves on our relentless drive to ensure that all pupils flourish; and grow into well-rounded, respectful, confident, successful, young people. This is built on high-quality pastoral care and guidance, as well as the close partnership we form with parents and carers, to ensure the best possible education for all our pupils. We instil in our pupils the importance of fairness, in which, individual dignity is upheld and respected. We nurture pupils to be proud of promoting our core values of serve, pray, achieve and respect.
Ofsted rated 'GOOD' June 2024
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