Pastoral Manager
Redcastle Family School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PUThis job expired on 16 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
16 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week; term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale H; £15.63 to £16.60 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for somebody with passion and ambition to share our belief that every child should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; be encouraged to raise their aspirations and have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspiring and guided by our school values. The primary purpose of the role is to work alongside teaching staff to identify learners in need of support or action or to address safeguarding concerns. You will need to liaise with parents, carers, school staff and external agencies in a professional and confidential manner to provide appropriate provision for these pupils. In addition, the role will include Designated Safeguarding Leader training and working alongside the Senior Leadership team in making referrals to include working with multi-agency partners. Candidates will hold the values of learning, equality and diversity in the highest terms and will be a strong role model to our staff and pupils. Good communication and written skills are essential.
We are looking for someone who;
- Has a positive ‘can do attitude’ and is able to set clear, firm expectations for behaviour
- Has excellent literacy (both written and verbal), numeracy and ICT skills
- Is able to establish relationships with children (and adults) and encourage independence
- Is a nurturing, calm and forward looking individual
- Is able to work as a member of a team and under own initiative to support the wellbeing of all pupils
- Has experience of leading behaviour interventions either with small groups or personalised programs.
- Experience of working as part of a safeguarding team is desirable but not essential.
This position will involve playing a significant role in developing a pastoral team across the school which will support the behaviour and learning of vulnerable children in a child centred approach.
What the school offers its staff
Redcastle Family School are seeking to appoint a highly effective and experienced Pastoral Manager to work across all areas of our school.
In return we can offer;
•A thriving and happy school community
•Children who are eager and excited to learn
•A team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together
•Continuing professional development
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; please contact the school office on 01842 752239 or email office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
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 Redcastle Family School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 258 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Redcastle Family School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01842 752239
Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, committed and ambitious individual. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant and real impact on outcomes for children.
Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Redcastle Family School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rfs.norfolk.sch.uk.
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