Pastoral Leader

Alder Community High School; Hyde; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing services through School Well

CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Résumé du poste

Alder Community High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team. You will lead pastoral care, promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour and attendance, and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

Working in a collaborative, student-centred environment, you will liaise with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Lead pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives for students.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to support learning and attendance.
• Monitor and improve student behaviour and engagement across the school.
• Support personal development and safeguarding of students and families.

Description du poste

If the answer is yes, then our Pastoral Leader role at Alder Community High School could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Leader to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team at Alder Community High School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour and attendance, and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

You'll thrive in a collaborative, student-centred environment where your work will directly impact the lives of young people. This is a key role in leading pastoral care, working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

What the school offers its staff

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives?

Do you have experience working with children, young people, or families and are looking for a rewarding new challenge? Are you a professional seeking a role where you can directly impact the wellbeing, engagement, and outcomes for students? Perhaps you're considering a career focused on student welfare and want to use your skills to support young people with their personal development?, If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, 'can do' attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• An extensive package of CPD.
• A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
• Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.