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Paxman Academy
Pastoral Manager
PayScale: Scale 7 Point 19-24
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Due to the continuing growth of the school, we are seeking a dynamic and proactive Pastoral Support Manager to play a prominent role in delivering outstanding pastoral care. Working alongside our Year Leaders and the Deputy Head Pastoral you will demonstrate commitment, drive and have a proactive problem-solving approach in support of outstanding student behaviour and wellbeing.
The role has many facets and will require considerable skills in liaising with parents/carers, students, teachers and other stakeholders, including external agencies with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships a key to the success of the role. The Pastoral Support Manager will frequently be the person filtering information and tackling situations as they arise thus a calm head and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently are essential.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the highest expectations for yourself and others. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team and prioritise workload accordingly. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed professionals who are relentless in the pursuit of pastoral excellence.
The start for this post is 1st September 2022.
The role will involve:
● To manage the day-to-day provision of a robust and supportive pastoral system to all students
● To enforce the school rules, maintain discipline and promote attendance whilst providing students with a high level of Pastoral Care.
● To contribute to the school's long term strategy for pastoral support
● Establish, review and refine school systems for pastoral support and behaviour management, as instructed by the Deputy Head Pastoral.
● Play a pivotal role in the effectiveness and success of the school.
● Assist the Year Leader and a team of tutors in the care, welfare and academic progress of students.
We're looking for you if you have:
● A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent);
● Experience of working in a school environment or in a supervisory role with young people will be an advantage;
● A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative;
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Role Specification).
What we can offer:
● A competitive Salary;
● Employee benefits: Pension Scheme, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Programme;
● A full continuous Professional Development Programme;
● Training Opportunities through our membership of The Sigma Trust.
Additional Information:
For additional information about our school, please visit The Sigma Trust website http://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/academies/stanway.asp
To apply for this post, please visit the URL link below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l4e196nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58NDF8Mjc1NDgwfDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTQ2MjI0MHww?i=jgT0hCetXH8%3d
Closing Date: Midday, 30th May 2022
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. A disclosure/status check will be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
Information about the School
Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.
Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.