Pastoral Support Officer (Maternity Cover until August 2022)
The Fermain Academy, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JFThis job expired on 8 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - until August 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,850 - £19,890
Pastoral Support Officer (Maternity Cover until August 2022) job summary
The post-holder reports to the Pastoral Manager or relevant member(s) of the Senior Leadership Team. Apart from team members, the main contacts of the job are: pupils and their parents/carers; headteachers and the staff of school; representatives from a wide range of commissioners; services and agencies from within and outside the locality.
Main purpose of the post:
• To work as a member of the Pastoral Support Team to ensure that referrals are processed in a timely fashion and that all pupil placements are effectively tracked, monitored and supported.
• To work as a member of the Staff Team and contribute to the achievement of the school
• To contribute to the delivery of high quality education provision to young people supported by the school
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To respond to all queries from a wide range of people in an efficient and courteous manner
2. To provide information and support to young people and their parents/carers, enabling them to fully access all available services
3. To provide accurate and timely information, advice and guidance to students and their families to ensure appropriate levels of achievement and progression pathways
4. To signpost service users to relevant services or pass the content of enquires to appropriate colleagues where necessary
5. To build and maintain strong professional relationships with a range of partners.
6. To attend and, when required, to convene multi-agency meetings as necessary.
7. To liaise with partners and providers to develop appropriate personalised education programmes for individuals with complex needs.
8. To support student transitions between provisions/schools
9. To report, verbally and/or in writing as required to the Pastoral Manager and SLT
10. As a member of the Pastoral Team to develop and maintain effective office and project systems in a busy environment
11. To use initiative and good time-management skills to organise own workload under the supervision of the Pastoral Manager.
12. To ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information produced within and used by the service
Commitment to safeguarding
Youth Engagement Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks.
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About The Fermain Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 16
- School size
- 7 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Fermain Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- e.thomas@thefermainacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01625 611001
The Fermain Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School that opened its doors on the 1st September 2015 and part of the YES Trust. We now require someone to join our team as a Pastoral Support Officer . We require an individual who is enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated, who would like to provide a key role in supporting our SEN Students.
Arranging a visit to The Fermain Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.thomas@thefermainacademy.org.
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