Pastoral Support Officer

Pastoral Support Officer

Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days

Band 5: £22,446 – £24,598 per annum

Be Kind. Work Hard. Aim High

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring Pastoral Support Officer (PSO) as soon as possible to join our existing support team. The postholder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with pupils, families and other professionals.

You will:

• have a calm and positive approach
• be able to sensitively understand the needs of children and their families
• have the ability to use initiative and apply effective problem solving skills
• be able to work independently with individuals, small groups or a whole class as needed

Our PSOs provide highly valued support, addressing the needs of students who require help overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential. The role is predominantly education based but also has a wider remit, including working with families and the wider community to promote engagement and intervention at the earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will work across our two sites with students aged 9 – 18, whose behaviour and disaffection has significant impact upon their attainment. In line with our school values ‘Be Kind, Work Hard, Aim High’, you will help to improve pupil progress and achievement by minimising barriers to learning and maximising pupil participation.

Duties include:

• Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensuring safeguarding is rigorous and meticulous
• Carrying out ‘on call’ duties to assist colleagues with behaviour management
• Working with the Educational Welfare Officer to monitor and raise attendance levels
• Providing differentiated levels of support to pupils with behavioural issues, including those with special needs

This is an exciting time to join a dedicated staff team in our Ofsted rated GOOD school.  You will play an integral part in working towards our whole school priorities:

• to raise attainment of all students, including disadvantaged students, in all year groups
• to promote and enhance the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all members of our community

In return, the role offers a friendly and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for training and development.

If you are interested in a career in student welfare, behaviour and/or wellbeing, then we’d like to hear from you.

Further details about the school and vacancy can be obtained from www.jcsc.co.uk or by emailing nmccudden01@jcsc.co.uk, Assistant Headteacher – Ethos and Culture.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. You can view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy online. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.

Interested in applying? Completed forms must be emailed to Linda Gordon, Business Support Officer at lgordon01@jcsc.co.uk .

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 18 April 2023

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20 April  2023