Pastoral & Inclusion Advisor

Crown Wood Primary School; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Wood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral & Inclusion Advisor to support the school community. You will motivate, challenge, support and inspire pupils, while working with the pastoral team to overcome barriers to learning and manage safeguarding duties.

You will also assist in SEND administration and liaise with local authorities as needed, contributing to effective attendance and family support. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or attendance role within an educational setting.
• Direct experience liaising with local authority Children's Social Care, Police, and EWOs.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills to engage with vulnerable families.
• Experience with SEND administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and pupil welfare duties (DDSL)
• Attendance Officer and EWO management
• SEND Administrator duties
• Early Help and Family Support
• Induction and In-Year Transfers

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Safeguarding experience

Attendance liaison

Job description

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Crown Wood Primary School, we know that every role plays an important part in delivering an exceptional education. We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral & Inclusion Advisor to join our team and support the continued success of our school community.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference behind the scenes, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the school runs smoothly and efficiently. Your contribution will help create an environment where pupils, staff and visitors feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pastoral & Inclusion Advisor. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our pupils. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record. To work as part of the pastoral care team to develop a whole-school approach to overcoming barriers to learning, managing safeguarding duties, and driving school attendance initiatives.

In addition, and within the responsibility of SENDCO Administration, they will assist in managing the admin for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND).

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional.

Main duties of the role include:

• Safeguarding & Pupil Welfare (DDSL)

• Attendance Officer & EWO Management

• SEND Administrator

• Early Help & Family Support

• Induction & In-Year Transfers

We are looking for an individual who:

• Proven experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or attendance role within an educational setting

• Direct experience liaising with local authority Children's Social Care, Police, and EWOs.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills to engage with vulnerable families.

About

At Crown Wood Primary School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Crown Wood a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm Monday 5th October. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.