Pastoral Support Officer (Pupil Premium)

Teaching Vacancies; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Worcester seeks a Pastoral Support Officer to enhance the academic performance and attendance of Pupil Premium students. The role involves working closely with students and their families to promote a positive learning environment. Commitment to the Catholic ethos and safeguarding is essential. This position offers a supportive environment with mentoring and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Support and mentoring

Ongoing career advancement

Responsibilities

• Support students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding.
• Work with both the student and their family to improve the student's achievement.
• Promote and support a positive and inclusive culture throughout the college.
• Uphold and promote the Catholic faith, ethos, and values of the college.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the job description and person specifications for details.

What the school offers its staff

Our college can offer you a welcoming and inclusive environment with a culture of openness and transparency. We place great emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff and offer a number of benefits to support this. You will also benefit from support, mentoring, and development tailored to you. Staff flourish at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, and we offer ongoing career advancement for staff at all levels.

Further details about the role

Main purpose

The Pastoral Support Officer (PP) is responsible for the attendance and subsequent academic performance of Pupil Premium students and will:

1. Support students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding
2. Work with both the student and their wider family to improve the student’s achievement and life chances at school, with a particular focus on attendance and punctuality
3. Promote and support a positive and inclusive culture throughout the college, removing barriers to learning and participation
4. Uphold, promote and support the Catholic faith, ethos, and values of the college

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is an outstanding Catholic school committed to ensuring all of our students excel spiritually and academically. Our vision is that all members of our community play their part in making the world a better place. In order for society to flourish, we must be people of good character as described by our college virtues.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a popular and well-respected school which is always oversubscribed. Parents recognize that we are an inclusive community which values all our students equally, regardless of their background.

Commitment to safeguarding

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.