Pastoral Year Lead

Education and qualifications

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Math’s

Qualification relating to managing/counselling and or supporting children/young adults

Safeguarding training

Professional knowledge and experience

Experience working with children / young people

Able to build effective professional working relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and outside agencies

Willingness to learn, able to adapt and work within established team embracing restorative approaches to behaviour management

Good organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise tasks effectively

Good problem solver, able to work towards solutions

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of personalised learning and intervention

Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Traits and competencies

Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure

A positive role model, promoting the school’s values

Professional, enterprising, tenacious and assertive

Sensitive, fair, tactful and able to use discretion

A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and active listening skills

Someone who is:

• Willing to work outside of normal hours if required
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances

Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all students in all aspects of their learning, behaviour and well-being.

Team orientated

Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiastic about making a difference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people

Willing to be involved in and contribute to the development of the department and extra-curricular activity