Pastoral Leader

at  David Ross Education Trust

Malcolm Arnold Academy is now recruiting for a Pastoral Leader.This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are looking for an excellent Pastoral Leader to join our Malcolm Arnold Academy Team.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Educated to a minimum of GCSE Level or equivalent
Qualifications with specific relevance to the role is desirable
Experience with working with children is essential
Ability to provide clear advice and information to parents/carers, teaching staff and other officers and professionals on matters relating to academy attendance, exclusions, pastoral support programmes and the education welfare service.
Ability to relate sensitively to students with complex problems and to contribute to a team approach to ensure that students’ needs are considered.
Understanding of need for confidentiality and legal frameworks governing data
Knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe in education
At least two years’ experience in working with people in an educational, training or social work setting and providing support for their learning, achievement and well being
A strong track record and evidence of continuous professional and personal development
A recognised Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience would be desirable
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, clients and academy staff at an appropriate level.

ABOUT THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.?
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).? Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As one of the school’s Pastoral Leaders, you will join our large pastoral team. For a full insight about the role please view the job description.

• Setting high expectations for all students
• Supporting all students in a year group with behaviour and pastoral support
• Working with students, staff and families to enable students to flourish in school life
• Be on duty each morning, from 8am to 8-30am, at Key Stage entrances to supervise student entry and deal with any issues (for example, uniform, appearance, other problems or concerns).
• Follow up on attendance concerns with students and parents to promote regular and punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Liaise with the attendance team, to check on whether students are present or not in the morning.
• Update Bromcom records and administrative systems
• Contribute to and check student profile reports (especially behaviour and intervention logging on Bromcom) and their use in pastoral matters.
• Issue and check on reports and support plans, once they have been set up.
• Prepare the necessary information for disciplinary hearings, with the SLT.
• Arrange and service meetings with parents and other agencies as and when appropriate.
• Be a presence around the academy and take responsibility for dealing with any relevant issues which may arise
• Be part of the remove rota
• To support the safeguarding, attendance and welfare officers in their roles
• Within normal working hours carry out any other reasonable requests of the SLT member in charge,
• To undertake any appropriate duty as requested by SLT which supports the overall aims and objectives of the academy improvement plan
• To attend and contribute to weekly pastoral meetings.
• To apply agreed policies and processes around behaviour consistently, fairly and accurately – e.g. the incremental pastoral response processes.
• To provide appropriate support and be involved in transition processes – as and when required providing cover is commensurate with grade.

Permanent, Full Time, 40 weeks per year - Part time hours can be considered

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ADVISED. WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR ROLES AND THEREFORE HAVE TO CLOSE THE VACANCY PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO REVIEW CANDIDATES’ DETAILS AGAINST OUR JOB CRITERIA BEFORE SHORTLISTING OR RE-OPENING THE VACANCY.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.