Pastoral Officer

senploy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a full-time Pastoral Officer in Newcastle to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves raising students' aspirations and attendance, while fostering positive relationships with pupils and staff. Candidates should have experience working with SEMH children, hold a relevant qualification, and have an enhanced DBS certificate. A fantastic opportunity to make a long-term, positive impact in an Alternative Provision setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH and challenging behavior.
• Ability to liaise with parents, staff, and multi-agency partners.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational leadership of the pastoral system across the academy.
• Raise aspirations, self-esteem, and attendance of students.
• Support the development of enrichment activities.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Working with children with SEMH

Communication

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a new role where you can have a significant impact on the lives and progress of young people with SEMH? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Pastoral Officer to support pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provisions in Newcastle to start ASAP on a full-time Temp to Perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School

• The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Newcastle.
• The School supports pupils aged 11-18 with varying levels of SEMH who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay - Between £95-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-16.00. Full-time
• Contract - Temporary to Permanent Contract
• Start Date - ASAP
• Location - Newcastle

About the Role

• In this role you will be supporting the operational leadership of the pastoral system across the academy with the aim of raising the aspirations/self‑esteem and attendance of students as well as supporting the development of enrichment activities which contribute to students' emotional and academic development.
• You will also liaise with staff, parents, other education institutions and multi‑agency partners to support students' progress and overall development.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with children with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• Experience within a PRU and Alternative Provision setting
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!

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