Pastoral Support Worker

United Learning; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cornerstone Academy in Poole seeks a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to enhance student progress and well-being. You will join a supportive team focused on education and care. The role offers opportunities to make a significant impact in students' lives in a growing academy environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• A calm, patient and approachable manner needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Year and Vice Principal with student progress, behavior, and learning.
• Provide pastoral care to students and work with parents and other stakeholders.
• Implement safeguarding and behavior policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Welcome to The Cornerstone Academy, a small, friendly secondary school that believes that high quality education lies at the heart of its community. Students at the academy enjoy coming to school and want to do well. This ethos has been accomplished through a shared belief, by both staff and students, in high expectations, positive relationships, and enthusiasm in teaching and learning. Here at The Cornerstone Academy, we believe that all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. Through constant support and challenge, we achieve this aim. People often say, after their first visit, how distinctive the academy is, how pioneering we are and yet also how our care and compassion clearly permeates through everything we do. Imagine then, how transformative that environment is for the children who study and grow into adults here. This is an exciting time to join The Cornerstone Academy. You will have the opportunity to work with a staff team that is supportive, professional, and dedicated to providing the best for our students. The academy is expanding in student numbers, and this has led to increased opportunities for staff and students. If you share our ambition of providing the very best teaching and learning and you are seeking an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this role. The Cornerstone Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

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SalaryFull time Equivalent £24,000 per annum / Pro rata Actual £20,709Contractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionPooleDate posted25/04/2024Job referenceREQ001192Attachments

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Pastoral Support Worker

Pastoral Support Worker

The Cornerstone Academy13/05/2024

Welcome to The Cornerstone Academy, a small, friendly secondary school that believes that high quality education lies at the heart of its community. Students at the academy enjoy coming to school and want to do well. This ethos has been accomplished through a shared belief, by both staff and students, in high expectations, positive relationships, and enthusiasm in teaching and learning. Here at The Cornerstone Academy, we believe that all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. Through constant support and challenge, we achieve this aim. People often say, after their first visit, how distinctive the academy is, how pioneering we are and yet also how our care and compassion clearly permeates through everything we do. Imagine then, how transformative that environment is for the children who study and grow into adults here. This is an exciting time to join The Cornerstone Academy. You will have the opportunity to work with a staff team that is supportive, professional, and dedicated to providing the best for our students. The academy is expanding in student numbers, and this has led to increased opportunities for staff and students. If you share our ambition of providing the very best teaching and learning and you are seeking an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this role. The Cornerstone Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job details

Job details

SalaryFull time Equivalent £24,000 per annum / Pro rata Actual £20,709Contractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionPooleDate posted25/04/2024Job referenceREQ001192Attachments

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Job description

Pastoral Support Worker

Student Support - Progress, Behaviour & Learning

Start date: June 2024

Starting salary: Full time Equivalent £24,000 per annum / Pro rata Actual £20,709

Hours: 37.5 hours. 8am – 4pm. Monday – Friday

Contract type: Permanent

Term time only: 38 school weeks plus training days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the Head of Year and Vice Principal with progress, behaviour and learning. If you want to make a difference and improve outcomes forour students - join our team!

This role will be to provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to students at the academy and to work with a range of stakeholders, parents, support staff, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure the safety and progress of individual students. You will be helping to improve the progress and achievement of our students and ensuring the development and implementation of the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and anti-bullying policies, in order to support students’ ability to self-regulate their behaviour; you will be part of a team that is child focused and changes young people’s lives through care and education.

Experience in Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) would be an advantage but not essential.

This role requires someone with:

excellent communication and organisational skills

proficient in Microsoft Office IT programmes

a calm, patient and approachable manner

proactive and flexible approach

Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but is not essential.

Closing date: Monday 13th May – noon

Interviews will be heldon Thursday 16th May 2024

Pleasebe available for interviewon the date detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Monday 13th May ifyou have been successfully shortlisted.