Pastoral Manager
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £27,803 and £30,296
Pay scale
- G6, points 15-18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
To contribute to and support the progress of the School Development Plan alongside Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and co-ordinate the provision of pastoral and administrative support in the School
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To be responsive and proactive in dealing with pupils.
To research, plan and deliver 1-2-1 mentoring/support sessions with identified pupils on a range of subjects that may be hindering individual learning.
To research, plan and deliver group sessions/workshops with identified pupils on a range of subjects that may be hindering their learning.
To provide in class support for named pupils, for part of the working week, where and when required, in liaison with the Headteacher.
To work within the senior leadership team at all stages of intervention.
To develop and implement personalised action plans for groups and individual pupils based on a comprehensive assessment of their strengths, needs and strategies for overcoming barriers to learning e.g. behaviour, motivation, aspirations and academic achievement. This will include the development of 1:1 mentoring material for personal and shared use.
To monitor the progress of individuals at regular intervals and set new targets when appropriate.
To assist pupils in making the transition between key stages where appropriate.
To contribute to the development of group and individual programmes of support for pupils.
To ensure your Line Manager is informed immediately of any concerns in relation to the pupils you mentor/support.
To maintain accurate records on named pupils which measure the impact of your intervention.
To provide written reports on your work as a Learning Mentor as requested.
To effectively manage all aspects of the child in need process, arranging meetings with families and agencies, chairing TAC meetings, PSP meetings and producing accurate papers after.
To provide support for vulnerable children within the school in order to ensure safety and break down barriers to learning.
To communicate effectively with all appropriate staff to ensure all are aware of vulnerable children’s needs.
To provide support and guidance to pupils (and staff working with them) by removing the barriers to learning in order to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations and achieve full potential.
To promote, develop and maintain effective and supportive mentoring relationships with pupils in support of other school teaching and learning professionals and external agencies.
To promote positive activities within the Academy and community setting and support learning, for the participation and social inclusion of pupils
General
Other Duties – The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required t undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
Equal Opportunities – The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
Health and Safety – The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Safeguarding – All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children and vulnerable adults have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work.
What the school offers its staff
At Parish, we value each person as they are, seeing every member of our school family as a precious, unique individual and treating them with dignity. Seeking first to understand through the building of relationships, we live in a community of hope. We aspire to enable each person to be a curious learner, inspired to develop the knowledge and wisdom to make the world a better place. We strive to encourage all to fulfil their God-given potential, having a confidence in transformation for the better.
As a Church of England school, we strive to achieve excellence within a Christian context, based on the firm foundations of shared Christian values. Our ‘Core Four’ values interweave with our school vision to reflect who we are. They are Dignity, Community, Hope and Wisdom. Our inspiring and relevant curriculum based around the ‘Core Four’ encourages independent learning skills which prepare the children for life in the 21st century.
The staff here at Parish work tirelessly to ensure our school’s curriculum and pastoral care unlocks potential and provides pupils, families and staff with the necessary skills they will need to succeed. Progress for all pupils is relentlessly pursued. In addition to the rigorous pursuit of significant achievements across the curriculum, children are encouraged to develop their skills and talents in art, music and sport, and their awareness of equality, fairness and a sense of belonging. The school takes great pride in working at the very heart of the community and welcoming everyone who steps through the doors here at Parish.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
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About The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@gainsborough.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01427 612554
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