Pastoral Support Mentor - Francis Barber PRU

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in London is seeking a Pastoral Support Mentor to lead the KS3 and Year 10 team at the Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit. The role involves mentoring pupils and facilitating their educational progress through collaborative activities and support. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in inclusion work with challenging students and must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This full-time, term-time position offers various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Cyclescheme

Contribution towards eye care

Season ticket loans

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of inclusion work with challenging pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KS3 and Year 10 team and mentor pupils.
• Organise on-site activities relating to pupil welfare.
• Liaise with outside agencies for effective support.

Skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to diffuse challenging situations

Experience of inclusion work

Job description

Overview

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Pastoral Support Mentor at Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is a full-time, term-time only role (39 weeks) requiring immediate start. The post is for KS3 and Year 10 pupils, with responsibility for leading the KS3 and Year 10 team at the Tooting site and ensuring pupil progress across all aspects of their lives.

Francis Barber PRU provides education for pupils who have difficulties with mainstream schooling and has strong records of returning to suitable placements in mainstream schools and post-16 college settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KS3 and Year 10 team at the Tooting site; support Keyworkers in their roles; lead small group sessions; follow up with families and mentor pupils.
• Organise on-site activities relating to pupil welfare, PSHE or Careers.
• Liaise with outside agencies (e.g., social services) to ensure support is impactful.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work flexibly to meet pupil and PRU needs.
• Ability to diffuse challenging situations and help pupils understand barriers to learning, enabling them to apply strategies for success.
• Experience of inclusion work with challenging pupils.

Francis Barber is an excellent PRU with a Good Ofsted grading; the successful candidate will have experience of inclusion work and should identify how they meet the person specification in their supporting statement.

Working environment and benefits

Francis Barber offers a supportive staff team, good transport links, nearby amenities, and opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching. Benefits include Cyclescheme, a contribution towards eye care, season ticket loans and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Application information

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

For informal discussions please call Rachel Eddolls, Deputy Head on 020 8672 0771.

Applications are welcomed as soon as possible.

Please email completed applications to: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday 16 June 2023 (at noon)

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks. CVs are not acceptable.

FRANCIS BARBER
Franciscan Road
Tooting
LONDON SW17 8HE
Head teacher: Jackie Addison
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils