Learning Mentor (Pastoral Coordinator & Behaviour Intervention)
Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DTThis job expired on 13 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,421 - £29,777 pr rata
Pay scale
- Scp 12-19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Pastoral Team in September 2024. The successful candidate will provide support for students in a pastoral capacity, particularly in the area of Behaviour and Attitudes. The post holder will support the pastoral team, including the Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Attitudes) and the Heads of Year.
The successful candidate will be able to use their own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and quickly establish a rapport and high level of trust with young people. The person appointed will be committed to securing improved outcomes for pupils while demonstrating flexibility and being able to work constructively as part of a team.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, in addition to high expectations of behaviour and attitudes, natural compassion and empathy, and a desire to safeguard children both in and outside the school environment. Training will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure that all aspects of the role can be undertaken successfully.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong interest in developing exemplary behaviour in young people and who has the capacity not only to work within well established school systems but to develop them further.
Finding the right school is always important. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment whilst meeting some of our wonderful boys.
We are really looking forward to meeting you.
Further details about the role
Application & Interview Process
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
(Or earlier if the school decides to interview prior to the closing date)
Appointments are subject to the successful candidate obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure Barring Service).
To arrange a tour prior to the closing date please contact Karen Anslow kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from www.birkdalehigh.co.uk or obtained from Ms Karen Anslow at the school. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk by 12.00pm on Friday 28 June 2024.
Along with the application form, please provide a supporting statement that illustrates your suitability for the job, referencing the job description, person specification and your relevant experience.
The interview days will include the following:
- Tour of the school
- Unseen tasks
- Formal Interview
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Birkdale High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 936 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Birkdale High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01704 577253
Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.
Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk.
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