Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Pastoral Leader who will:
* provide pastoral support for the young people within the school
* run interventions linked to positive engagement
* deliver to under-achieving KS2/KS3 students, including specific planned interventions
* work with parents and carers to support the development of the young people within the school
* work with Senior Leadership Team to lead the school’s pastoral approach and develop appropriate interventions and approaches.
* support children and young people who have experienced difficulty in learning in mainstream school and help them develop the confidence, skills and knowledge to believe that they can be successful in their own lives
* demonstrate the highest quality of teaching, learning and assessment
* inspire our students and share a genuine passion for learning
* be committed to tackling disadvantage and improving every student’s wellbeing and life chances
* share our determination to develop and deliver a broad curriculum
* work closely with colleagues to produce high-quality learning resources and plan learning activities
* link lessons to the PSHRE curriculum, the world of work, British values, and SMSC where appropriate
* use student data to inform classroom practice and planning
* facilitate good progress and positive outcomes - inspire, motivate and challenge our students
* set expectations and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
* use the ‘Dare to be Olive’ approach to ensure that high expectations for behaviour are maintained
* act on child protection concerns immediately; read, understand, and implement OA’s safeguarding policy and procedures, and Keeping Children Safe in Education
* be a role model for our students, showing leadership, resilience, and empathy
* work with parents, carers, local schools, and outside agencies to ensure each student’s needs are best met
* fulfil wider professional responsibilities
* support the trust’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures
* work closely with our head of school, staff, parents/carers and students to deliver our strategic vision and help make our ambitious plans for the school a reality
Note: The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the head of school to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade. #J-18808-Ljbffr