Pastoral Manager Years 9-11

Job Description

Pastoral Manager Years 9-11

Essex 2024 Scale 6, Point 14-18 ( ££25,868.11- £27,616.95 pa actual)

Part time, Permanent

Term time plus 3 days (INSET/Holiday working to be determined upon appointment)

8.00 - 4.00 pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch each day) (early finish 1 day per week to be agreed with Line Manager)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated individual to join our pastoral team, working closely with the Assistant Headteacher and Heads of Year to champion the personal development, engagement and success of students in Years 9-11.

This is far more than a traditional pastoral role. We are looking for someone who understands that students achieve their academic potential when they feel supported, challenged and inspired. You will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes that enable them to thrive in school and prepare successfully for their future.

Working collaboratively with staff, students, parents, carers and external agencies, you will identify and remove barriers to learning, promote excellent attendance and behaviour, and provide targeted support that enables every student to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to young people's lives and believe that personal development is at the heart of educational success, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Understands the vital connection between personal development and academic achievement.

Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Is calm, resilient and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.

Can balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of organisation.

Has experience of working with children and young people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring every student feels valued and supported.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who believes that every interaction with a young person is an opportunity to embed our core school values of Leadership, Scholarship, Enrichment and Kindness.

The Pastoral Managerr plays a pivotal role in ensuring every student is able to engage fully in school life and achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will:

Champion the personal development of students in Years 9-11.

Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, resilience and independence.

Remove barriers that impact learning, attendance and engagement.

Promote high expectations for behaviour, attendance and personal conduct supporting Heads of Year ensuring behaviour standards are upheld and sanctions applied where necessary.

Work in partnership with families, colleagues and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for every student.

Support students in becoming confident, responsible and successful young people who are well prepared for the next stage of education and beyond.

MAIN CORE DUTIES:

Pastoral

• Uphold the School's vision and values for pastoral care.
• Adhere to the school's policy, practice and procedures in relation to pastoral care, ensuring that systems, expectations and protocols are followed, providing an environment where students are supported, and pastoral needs are met.
• Promote the ethos of the school regarding standards of behaviour, dress code, punctuality and attendance.
• Work with staff, parents/carers and students to address barriers to learning.
• Develop supportive relationships with students.
• Take a proactive approach to identify students who need guidance and support.
• Act as the lead point of contact for parents/carers in relation to pastoral care.
• Build and maintain positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child's progress, behaviour and attendance.
• Where necessary, hold conversations or carry out investigations into concerns raised or incidents occurring.
• Communicate with parents/carers following behavioural incidents to discuss the effectiveness of the support in place for their child.
• Work with the Attendance Officer to monitor and implement strategies to improve the attendance of students who are on targeted interventions.
• Work with the SENCO to identify students in need of additional intervention.
• Liaise with external support agencies and professionals as required, to cater for students' individual needs.
• Set up and supervise support groups where necessary.
• Support the Primary Liaison lead with all transition events and visits as necessary.
• Keep up to date with relevant training and build and refresh knowledge on the range of external support available to support students' individual needs.
• Work in line with the statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Promote the safeguarding of all students in the school.
• Work with the designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary.
• Assist in the organisation and running of school events such as: Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings, Award Ceremonies, Options Evenings, Work Experience, in the writing of Year 11 references, and attending parental meetings as required.

MAIN CORE DUTIES:

Administration

• Maintain accurate records of interventions and relevant meetings.
• Facilitate the transfer of relevant student information inside and outside the school.
• Complete relevant paperwork required by external agencies.

For more information and to apply for the role please visit

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136490/EDV-2026-WHSG-55408

Information about the School

Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.