Pastoral Manager

Do you want to be part of a family team who are committed to working together to deliver opportunities for all no matter what background?

‘Pupils are proud of the school and want to do well. Behaviour in the school is excellent. The atmosphere in lessons is calm. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with it well.’

22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks term time, permanent contract.

To assist in delivering the academy behaviour policy.

Monitor student behaviour and make the necessary interventions when appropriate.

Work with other agencies that support individual students.

To promote inclusion and acceptance of students

To motivate students, to promote and reinforce self-esteem

To participate in the induction of students at the start of the year and in year as necessary

To participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help

To participate in producing an action plan/safety plan/well-being plan as appropriate with students, parents and teachers

To respond to staff requests for behavioural support in lessons advising on strategies, providing in class observation, removing student and supervising as necessary.

We are looking for a strong and experienced Pastoral Manager to provide excellent student support so they can be successful and follow the academy behaviour pathways.

We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer.

Ours is a warm and compassionate community where students explore their creativity and discover their passions working alongside staff who are committed to enriching the lives of their students.

Further details can be found in the job description.

About our Academy

‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life.’ Ofsted Feb 2022

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.

Salary & Benefits

Payscale: NJC15 £30,024pa FTE. Actual salary £16037pa based on working 22.5 hours, 39 weeks term time. Monday to Wednesday contract.

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

We require an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be an excellent Pastoral Manager.

The successful candidate will ideally:

- Have experience of working with young people aged 11-19 in a secondary school

- Have a willingness to undertake further work related training

- Have good ICT skills or be willing to learn (including using Microsoft Word and Excel)

Have knowledge and understanding of strategies to overcome barriers to learning, and poor behaviour and/or have a willingness to work with a team who leads behaviour modifications

Have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Good organisation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills

Be willing to undertake first aid training

Have a commitment to inclusion;

Help foster a culture of high expectations

Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision

Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff

Model professional standards across all areas of work.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy t