Pastoral Welfare Leader

Aureus School

England

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Aureus School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pastoral Welfare Lead to support young people. You will work with the pastoral team, Head of Year and families to promote wellbeing, resilience and achievement while ensuring a supportive learning environment.

You will engage with external agencies to secure positive outcomes. The role is permanent and full-time, with a start date in January 2027 and a clear focus on safeguarding, guidance and high standards of conduct.

Qualifications

Ability to develop positive relationships with students
Remain calm and objective with challenging behaviour
Be consistent, enthusiastic, committed and resilient in teamwork
Communicate clearly with students and parents / carers
Commit to raising achievement for students of all abilities
Proven track record of improving performance outcomes

Responsibilities

Support students to develop confidence and skills to navigate daily challenges
Collaborate with Head of Year, parents, students and the wider pastoral team
Work with external agencies to secure positive outcomes for students

Skills

Develop positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Consistency and resilience

Clear communication with students/line

Commitment to raise achievement

Track record of improving outcomes

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenging career in pastoral care supporting young adults to achieve their potential? Aureus School are seeking a motivated and committed Pastoral Welfare Lead to work with passion and a relentless energy to make a significant difference to the students at our school.

Your opportunity

This rewarding role is a real chance to make a difference to the lives of the young people in our community. You will be committed to supporting young people and helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to navigate the challenges they face each day. You will be part of the wider pastoral team, working with a Head of Year and parents and students alike. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with students, their families, teachers and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the student.

What we are looking for

We are in search of individuals who possess the ability to make valuable contributions to our team. We firmly believe in the power of teamwork; while perfection may be elusive on an individual level, together as a team, we can achieve greatness.

Be able to develop positive relationships with students
Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
Be consistent, enthusiastic, committed and resilient working as part of a team
Be a confident and clear communicator with students and parents / carers
Show a commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Demonstrate a successful track record of improving performance outcomes

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas.

We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education and centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience.

Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all.

We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student’s experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

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