Pastoral Lead

Redruth School is a successful school set in beautiful West Cornwall. We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Year Lead who is passionate, adaptable and enthusiastic about working with young people within an educational setting. In this role you will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of our students, developing positive working relationships with your cohort and their families.

Applicants will need:

• be qualified to ‘A’ level or equivalent
• have the ability to support a year team which consists of approximately10tutors and300students
• have experience of working with young people
• have experience of working with and referring to external agencies that support young people
• have awareness, or experience of working in a trauma informed way
• have excellent communication skills
• have self-motivation and a friendly manner
• have a high standard of computer literacy and excellent organisational skills
• to challenge and support young people to ensure they reach their potential both in terms of character and academic outcomes.

If you have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference we would welcome your application.

Closing Date:9am on Monday 22 June

Interviews: Thursday 25 June

Please download an application form and job description from our school website at https://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk/669/staff-vacancies .Any queries and completed application and equal opportunities forms to be submitted to Heidi Trerise, PA to the Headteacher:htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.

On the website, you will also find copies of the following policies: child protection and safeguarding, safer recruitment, code of conduct and employment of ex-offenders.

Redruth School is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.