Pastoral Support

The Governors of St Edmund Campion Catholic School wish to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer who will act as Deputy Heads of Year to work within our school pastoral team, supporting pupils in accessing their education. We are looking for someone who is passionate about young people and who will contribute to the positive school ethos.

Accountabilities – Specific

Standards

• To act as a deputy Head of Year working closely with an identified Head of Year

• Day to day responsibility for the behaviour and rewards of the designated pupils including implementing pupil lesson checks, managing behaviour escalations and monitoring behaviours as directed.

• To be a role model for pupils at all times modelling consistently high levels of professionalism

• As directed, support with the running of the centralised detention system, the lesson by lesson On Call system and the supervision of the remove room.

• Play an integral part in the implementation of all strategies around setting standards including uniform, attendance, punctuality and equipment.

• Work with Heads of Year and the attendance officer on matters relating to attendance and punctuality.

• Collate and record work for pupils who are excluded or withdrawn from school community for any reason

• To provide in class support to designated pupils in year group as directed by Head of Year and Senior Leadership Team

• Provide mentoring support where appropriate and as directed

• Communicate with parents as directed keeping them up to date on matters of behaviour (including same day detention notification), attendance and punctuality including the use of the standard letters and other methods of communication.

• Respond to parental enquiries, logging all information

• Communicate concerns regarding behaviour and attendance to Heads of Year and Form Tutors.

• Ensure measures are in place for any pupils with medical issues, ensuring appropriate arrangements are made for pupils who are unwell.

• Support in the administration of paperwork and administration around exclusions, alternative provision, managed moves and other such arrangements as directed

• Liaise with and assist the administration team with the preparation of student reports, assessment data and standard letters home.

• Liaise with Heads of Year and the safeguarding team on matters of pupil welfare

• To deputise for form tutors in the event of absence

• To monitor the daily attendance and punctuality of designated pupils and liaise with parents and the attendance and safeguarding team when concerns arise

• To provide general administrative support as directed including answering the phone