Pastoral Support Manager - Secondary Phase

Pastoral Support Manager - Secondary Phase 

Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and individual with excellent inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff. The successful candidate will work with SLG with responsibility for behaviour across the secondary phase to further strengthen this area of the school. This role will involve a combination of dealing with parents, addressing student behavioural issues with the support of the wider pastoral team, intervening with difficulties around the school relating to pastoral support, analysing behaviour data and working with the pastoral team to identify appropriate intervention.

This post represents a superb career opportunity for an individual with a proven track record in supporting/working with young people within a school or out of school setting. 

We are looking for a Pastoral Support Manager who:

• Have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• 5 GCSEs including English & Mathematics at Grade C (or equivalent Level 2) / evidence a good standard of literacy / numeracy.
• Have previous experience in supporting children’s behaviour.
• Ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people with different social and cultural backgrounds.
• Committed to the principle that education should include all students and all abilities
• A pragmatic ‘can-do’ and flexible approach to tasks with an ability to ensure work is completed to the appropriate standards required.
• Commitment to the promotion of positive values, attitudes and behaviour.
• Good interpersonal skills - able to deal effectively with a wide range of people at all levels

Why work at George Mitchell?

Following a recent Ofsted inspection the school was judged as ‘Good’.

We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.

Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.

Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.

George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station. 

The school also has a staff carpark.

Why work in Waltham Forest?

Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:

-         Discounted membership to Feel Good Centres

-         Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers

-         Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests

The successful candidate for this post would start September 2024.

If you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.

Benita Simmons

Head Teacher

Visits are available any time prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: 9am Friday 5th April 2024

Interviews: Week Commencing 15th April 2024

Please note that we do not accept CV applications.