Pastoral Support Officer

Arden Academy; Knowle; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Positive culture

Career growth

Team spirit

Senior Leadership support

Descripción de la vacante

Arden Academy in Knowle, Solihull, seeks an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Officer to join our Pastoral team. This non-teaching role focuses on the wellbeing and personal development of pupils aged 11–16, providing guidance to help them reach their potential in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with students across the school, promoting positive behaviour, monitoring attendance, and liaising with families to secure constructive involvement.

Formación

• Experience supporting students' wellbeing and development.
• Ability to communicate with families and staff.
• Proactive approach to addressing behaviour concerns.

Responsabilidades

• Promote positive student behaviour and wellbeing in and out of class.
• Support Heads of Year to monitor behaviour and attendance.
• Assist Pastoral Leaders with sanctions and pastoral monitoring.
• Maintain regular contact with families to involve them in progress.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Conocimientos

Calm demeanor

Excellent communication

Organised

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Arden Academy, a successful high performing secondary school in Knowle, Solihull, are looking for an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Officer to join our Pastoral team. Pastoral support plays an important role in not only the efficient running of the school, but also in ensuring that students can reach their potential in a safe and supportive learning environment. The main focus of the role would be within main school, from 11-16 years of age. This is a non-teaching role; the successful applicant will work closely with students across the school, providing pastoral care and guidance to help ensure that our students are as happy and successful as possible. The role will involve supporting individual pupils in their personal development and academic progress, including social and emotional learning and helping to find ways to address underlying causes of any concerning or challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will be calm, confident, assertive, patient, highly organised, able to work collaboratively and be an extremely effective communicator. Key responsibilities will include:

• To promote positive student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing both inside and outside of the classroom
• To work with Heads of Year to promote excellent behaviour, high standards, manners and a positive attitude to learning
• To support Pastoral Leaders with the day-to-day monitoring of students and monitoring the attendance of key focus groups
• To support the Pastoral Team in running and monitoring internal sanctions
• To maintain regular contact with families/carers of students in need of extra support, to keep them informed of the student's needs and progress and to secure positive family support and involvement
  Ability to orally communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• A supportive, fair but firm disposition

In return we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors.
• Enthusiastic students who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of school life.
• Access to high quality continuing professional development and the opportunity for personal growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity.
• A Senior Leadership team who are committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students.