Pastoral Officer - Plumstead Manor

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumstead Manor is seeking a Pastoral Officer for KS3/4 to monitor attendance, behaviour and welfare across a cohort. You will develop pastoral support programmes and assist Heads of Year in behaviour follow-up, including supervising detentions and independent study.

Strong ICT skills and relevant qualifications are essential. The role is based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich with a focus on safeguarding and student welfare; DBS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in KS3/4 or 5.
• ICT competence and ability to use school systems.
• Level 3 qualification and Level 2 English and Maths; related qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance, punctuality and behaviour for a cohort and assist with follow-up actions.
• Develop and monitor pastoral support programmes for individual students.
• Support Heads of Year in following up behaviour incidents.
• Supervise after-school detentions and independent study periods.
• Provide restorative mediation for students individually and in groups.
• Liaise with internal and external agencies to tailor welfare programmes.
• Attend multidisciplinary forums (e.g., TAC meetings).
• Help ensure accuracy and rigour of information tracking student welfare.

Skills

ICT competence

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Pastoral Officer - KS 3/4 Ref 17435

hours per week, 39 weeks per yearScale 6 - £30,963 (Actual gross salary) Pay award pending

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work – pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour across a particular cohort and be actively involved in the follow up of all.
• Developing and monitoring pastoral support programmes for individual students
• Supporting Heads of Year in following up behaviour incidents
• Supervising student detentions after school and independent study periods
• Providing restorative mediation for students (individually and in groups)
• Liaising both within the school and with outside agencies to ensure a tailored programme of support
• Attending multidisciplinary forums such as TAC meetings.
• Supporting the accuracy and rigour of information – helping to track and assess the welfare of students.

Qualifications

You will ideally have a Level 3 Qualification and at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. A suitable qualification relating to education, social work, mediation or youth work is desirable. You will need to have experience of working with young people in Key stages 3, 4 or 5 together with being ICT competent.

We can offer you supportive and friendly colleagues and good professional development.

The closing date for this post is Thursday 19 November at noon

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.