Job Title: Pastoral Manager
Location: Isleworth
Salary: NJC Scale SO1 Points 21-25
Job type: Full Time – Permanent
About us:
Bolder Academy is a relatively new, mixed, non-denominational school which opened in September 2018. Set up by primary and secondary Headteachers in the London Borough of Hounslow to meet the demand for extra school places, we are a strong part of the community.
About the Role:
Are you seeking an opportunity to play a major role in developing our Academy? If so, Bolder Academy is looking for a motivated and committed Pastoral Manager to work in partnership with school leaders to promote student welfare, safety and wellbeing across the Academy, enabling all students to meet their academic and personal potential.
About you:
You need strength and determination, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and skills in dealing with vulnerable students. The role of the Pastoral Manager ensures the effective implementation and operation of the Academy’s pastoral support programmes and will deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the system for monitoring individual students’ pastoral needs in Academy, liaising as appropriate with SLT; parents; form tutors; teachers.
- Liaise with outside agencies to ensure student well-being and safety and to identify the needs of vulnerable students.
- Evaluating SEMH and other wellbeing needs in order to identify relevant services as available under the Local Offer, submitting and monitoring timely referrals for the students and their families.
- Coordinate, direct and conduct effective communications with parents and/or carers in order to support student wellbeing, home/Academy relationships and in responding to safeguarding matters.
- Co-ordinate and deliver assemblies for students in Academy on topics linked to the role.
- Assist teachers/SENDCO in writing and monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or equivalent and Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
- Provide support in combatting bullying, taking both preventative steps and providing support for victims of bullying.
- Develop and undertake specific, targeted small group and 1-2-1 intervention work, including but not limited to; Anxiety, Anger Management, Friendship Circles, ELSA and Growth Mindset.
- Provide an effective first aid service when required to staff, students and Academy visitors at Bolder as required and ensure that the Academy meets its legal requirements under the Health & Safety at Work in act including:
- Making accurate and appropriate recordings of all first aid cases;
- Attending appropriate training when required and ensuring you hold a valid first aid qualification while working as part of the first aid team
- Liaising with the Ambulance service, other emergency services and parents/carers as necessary.
Benefits:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (this increases after 5 years)
- Training
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff well being
- Facilities that include an indoor climbing wall, sports pitches and community gym
- Easy access to London and good transport links
- Close to M4/ M25 with staff parking on site
Please click on the APPLY button where you will be emailed a copy of the application form to complete and return via email.
Bolder is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to safeguarding undertake online training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview. Bolder is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Student Support Coordinator, Student Welfare Officer, Student Services Manager, Student Wellbeing Advisor, Student Engagement Specialist, Student Success Coach, Student Mentorship Coordinator, Student Behaviour Interventionist, Student Advocacy Officer, Student Development Coordinator, Student Life Coordinator, Student Guidance Counsellor, Student Support Officer, Student Outreach Coordinator, Student Resilience Advisor may also be considered for this role.
