Pastoral Year Lead: Welfare, Attendance & Behaviour (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD

Collaborative across Trust schools

Clear systems and processes

Work-life balance

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support role within the pastoral team. You will support the Head of Year for a year group, covering student welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development, with regular contact with students, families and staff.

Behaviour is handled through a restorative approach, and the post is term-time only at 37 hours a week. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Support students' welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work with the Head of Year and the wider pastoral team.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct.
• Support restorative approaches to behaviour and address challenges.
• Ensure every young person feels supported, safe and able to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing within the pastoral team.

Skills

Youth work

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support role within the pastoral team. You will support the Head of Year for a year group, covering student welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development, with regular contact with students, families and staff.

Behaviour is handled through a restorative approach, and the post is term-time only at 37 hours a week. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.