Pastoral Mentor at Deer Park School

Deer Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RAISE a Hand day

Two-week October half term

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Leisure Centre membership

Job summary

Deer Park School invites applications for a Pastoral Mentor to support pupil welfare and academic progress. The role runs 35 hours per week during term time (38 weeks), 8.30am to 4pm, with salary stated as Actual Salary £20,315.47 (full-time equivalent £25,614).

You will work with the Pastoral Team and Year Heads to help learners thrive. A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity and student wellbeing is essential, with opportunities to develop professionally within the RAISE Education

Qualifications

• Have genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Patient, empathetic and reliable with a caring approach.
• Strong advocate for safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of children.
• Team player with collaborative approach and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Student Support: act as a key point of contact for students, providing individualised support and guidance on personal, social and emotional issues.
• Mentoring: develop positive relationships with students, offering one-to-one mentoring and building confidence.
• Monitoring and Early Intervention: identify students facing challenges and implement early intervention strategies.
• Collaboration: liaise with Year Heads, teachers, and external agencies for a coordinated approach.
• Personal Development: track student progress and maintain confidential records, contribute to personalised support plans.
• Community Building: contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Job description

About this Role

Pastoral Mentor - 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm Monday toFriday, Term-time only (38 weeks). Grade B - Step 1 - Actual Salary £20,315.47(which is the equivalent full-time salary of £25,614).

Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary schoolwhich opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 studentson roll across Yr7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer ParkSecondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint newmembers to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive toprovide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values andculture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpinthis vision.

In this crucial role as a Pastoral Mentor, you will play a vital partin ensuring the well-being and academic success of our students. You will workclosely with the Pastoral Team and Year Heads to provide students with thesupport they need to thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Student Support: You will act as a key point of contact for students,providing individualised support and guidance on a range of personal, socialand emotional issues.
• Mentoring: You will develop positive relationships with students,offering one-to-one mentoring and building their confidence and self-esteem.
• Monitoring and Early Intervention: You will work with the Pastoral Teamto identify students who may be facing challenges and implement earlyintervention strategies.
• Collaboration: You will liaise closely with Year Heads, teachers, andexternal agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
• Personal Development: You will track student progress and maintainconfidential records, contributing to the development of personalised supportplans.
• Community Building: You will contribute to a positive and inclusiveschool environment where all students feel valued and supported.

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Have a genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Are a patient, empathetic and reliable individual with a positive andcaring approach.
• Are a strong advocate for safeguarding and promoting the well-being ofchildren.
• Are a team player with a collaborative approach and a commitment toconfidentiality.
• Have experience working with young people in a pastoral care setting(desirable but not essential).

We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all ourstudents.

Benefits of working for our Trust include:

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPDprograms.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year - a fully paid day off tosupport personal events.
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with anextended break during the autumn term.
• Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your referencesis from your current Headteacher.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selectionpractices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employmentchecks.