Pastoral Support Manager

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a mixed 11-18 popular oversubscribed school, in a state-of-the-art building which opened in September 2012. There are currently over 1000 students on roll. The school is on good local bus routes, and is a few minutes’ walk from London Overground stations at Hackney Central and Homerton. We are looking to recruit staff keen to support the school on its journey to outstanding.  

The school is on good local bus routes, and is a few minutes’ walk from London Overground stations at Hackney Central and Homerton.

Pastoral Support Manager  

Grade: Scale 6 £30,063 - £31,155 pro rata

35 hours per week / Term Time Only 

The Governing Body is looking to appoint an exceptional Pastoral Support Manager.

We are looking for someone that displays a calm and tactful attitude with excellent communication skills; has strong IT skills including MS Office applications and has excellent and efficient organisational skills. Knowledge of the SIMS or an equivalent school management information system will be an advantage. 

Please send your completed application form to staceywright@cardinalpole.co.uk   Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date for Applicants: Tuesday 19th April 2022

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Interview Date: TBC

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer with excellent professional development opportunities.

Professional Development:

We can offer you professional development to begin or advance your career. You will be part of a school that is established in developing practitioners and nurturing future leaders. The opportunities for progression at Cardinal Pole are significant. We offer a range of CPD, including multiple Middle Leadership pathways in addition to supporting preparation for Senior Leadership via MA study, NPQSL and SLT secondment opportunities. There is no doubt that these opportunities will help you achieve your own career ambitions rapidly.  

Why work at Cardinal Pole? 

Cardinal Pole is a unique school and an educating community. As a Catholic school, the success our students has been achieved with a different philosophy to many other inner city schools. Come and see it for yourself. We aim for our school to be a challenging but humane community, where we seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all of our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum. 

These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone has resulted in remarkable success for our students. 

Benefits:

• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve. 

• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply)

• A sensible marking policy, with protected time for marking.

• Maximum of 80% teaching timetable to facilitate marking, planning and meeting times (more planning time for NQT’s)

• Centralised detention system for behaviour, punctuality and homework to ensure teachers are as free as possible to focus on teaching, planning and marking. 

• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney 

• Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym 

• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group 

• Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students

• Free Bike servicing for staff 

• Travel Loans.  Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)