Pastoral Support Officer

Pastoral Officer – Lea Hall Academy

We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational Pastoral Support Officer to join Lea Hall Academy, part of Forward Education Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midland area. Lea Hall is a special school for up to 90 boys between the ages of 5 and 13 with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Some of the children also have diagnoses of ASD and ADHD.

All of our pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan which indicates the key target areas of child development.

About The Job

As the Pastoral Officer, you will contribute directly to the school’s strong safeguarding culture, good behaviour and high attendance. You must be passionate about making a genuine difference to the young boys we support and put them at the heart of everything we do.

Day-to-day, your role will include…

• Providing timely support to senior leaders, teachers and other staff in ensuring that safeguarding and behaviour incidents are reported and recorded appropriately.
• Communicating with parents/carers and other appropriate stakeholders in relation to safeguarding and behaviour incidents, so that the right people know what they need to know at the right time.
• Liaising with senior leaders, the Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead (and Trust Safeguarding Lead) to support the timely completion of follow up tasks and actions arising from behaviour and safeguarding incidents.
• Supporting senior leaders and teachers in the pursuit of the best possible attendance of all pupils.

About You

Experience of safeguarding and behaviour support work in a school setting is preferable. We would love to hear how your experience has led you to communicate with a host of key stakeholders.

What else would we like to see from you?

• Do you have experience of working with SEND students?
• Are you able to build rapport and trust?
• Will you strive for the best possible outcomes for our students?
• Do you have relevant Safeguarding training?
• Can you be adaptable to changing priorities and working flexibly?
• Can you demonstrate good initiative in dealing with challenging situations?
• Are you an engaging communicator, both verbally and in writing?
• Are you always looking for development opportunities to enhance your own ability?

Lea Hall Academy is part of Forward Education Trust (FET), an established and developing MAT of 7 special schools in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. The Trust is committed to ensuring the schools develop individual personalities, recognising their own particular characteristics and celebrating the many good things that happen day-to-day.

Employee Value Proposition

·      Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution

·      Employee Questionnaire – regular consultation and engagement

·      Improved performance and management – including appraisal and development

·      Personal and professional learning and development – including FLICK learning

·      Staff recognition – e-cards

·      Staff recognition – awards throughout the year and at a conference

·      FET HUB – information all in one place

·      Salary sacrifice – Cycle to Work Scheme

·      Easy purchase scheme – Smart Tech with Currys (salary deduction)

·      Access to discounts from Reward Gateway and MYPerks

·      Mental Health First Aiders

·      Paid for Health Cash Plan (dependent on children included – can add your spouse/partner at your cost)

·      Access to the Thrive App – to support mental health and well being

·      Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice

·      Occupational Health Service

·      Policies to support positive health and well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause

There’s more we’d like to do – we encourage and welcome ideas.

A commitment to develop new ideas to show to our staff that they are our most important asset and we really value what every staff colleague does for our children

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Jodie Massie at Hays Education on:

T: 0333 010 2667

E: FET@hays.com

Closing date: Friday 3rd February 2023

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.