Pastoral Support Assistant

The Pastoral Support Assistant will work closely with our Pastoral Support Lead and other members of the Pastoral Team to drive forward the standard of student conduct; the consistency of attendance and punctuality; and the quality of pastoral care.

In fulfilling this role, the successful candidate will model the values of the school in being academically ambitious, committed to endeavour, having a strong sense of community and consistently reflective.  

Key responsibilities of the role:

To support the school in maintaining high standards of conduct from all students through the effective delivery of behaviour systems.

To support the delivery of strategies to support excellent punctuality to school in the morning and to lessons throughout the day, and take responsibility for supporting the improved attendance of persistent absentees.

To assist the delivery of high quality pastoral care within the school.

Specific tasks to achieve the above:

Student conduct

Be publicly visible in modelling high standards of behaviour through completing duties with diligence and enthusiasm around the school, setting the tone for how students should conduct themselves in corridors and other shared spaces, such as the library and canteen.

Hold students to account on instances of misbehaviour as directed by Heads of Years (HOYs).

Conduct parent meetings and maintain regular communication for families of students whose conduct is of concern.

Support the weekly analysis of behaviour data using our Management Information System (Bromcom) to ensure that HOYs, tutors and teachers are well informed about the students in their care.

Supervise impactful detentions as directed by HOYs.

Attendance and punctuality

Ensure that all morning and afternoon registers are complete and accurate on a daily basis.

Apply the systems being developed to improve morning punctuality, including the organisation and supervision of daily late detentions.

Support the weekly analysis of attendance data to ensure HOYs, tutors and teachers are well informed.

Complete half termly analysis of attendance data to identify and share with HOYs students at risk of persistent absenteeism, and lead on the delivery of strategies to improve their attendance habits.

Communicate regularly with parents and carers to share concerns in regards to attendance and punctuality where appropriate.

Pastoral care

To be proactive in responding to concerns raised about students in the assigned year group.

To be a reliable member of the safeguarding team, to protect the safety of our students and promote their wellbeing.

To take responsibility as a mentor for a target group of students who may benefit from a structured program of support to improve their organisation and study habits, their social skills, or their self-confidence.

To contribute to the delivery of the school PSHE program.

To contribute to aspects of the tutor program, and the co-curriculum.

General additional responsibilities

Completing administrative tasks as directed by HOYs or Assistant Heads.

Attending weekly year-team and safeguarding team meetings.

Supervise study spaces as directed.

Acting as a substitute or co-tutor where necessary.

The role is advertised as a full-time role for the 20/21 academic year, but applications for part-time hours will be considered.

The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.