Pastoral Assistant

Beccles High School; Beccles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Beccles High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to support students and staff, promoting a calm, inclusive environment and safeguarding best practices.

You will need to communicate clearly, prioritise tasks, manage daily duties, and work flexibly as part of a team while modelling positive conduct for all members of the school community.

Experience in an educational setting and proficiency with standard office software are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic technology (photocopier, scanner, computer, DVD, digital camera).
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and email.
• Knowledge of child protection issues.
• School experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Organisation

Adaptability

Child protection awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade C/4)

Tools

Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Office equipment (photocopier, scanner, camera)

Job description

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Pastoral Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• Be able to multi‑task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• To attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. To actively promote the aims of the School.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and the Trust Board.

The qualifications and previous experience required for Pastoral Assistant are:

Essential

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.
• Knowledge of the use of basic technology i.e. photocopier, scanner, computer, DVD and digital camera.
• Knowledge of using Office systems including Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, email.
• Knowledge of child protection issues.
• School experience.

Desirable

• Proven experience of being able to work under your own initiative and in collaboration with colleagues.
• Knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures.
• Experience of working with school management systems would be an advantage but training is available.