Aquinas Church of England Education Trust

Pastoral Leaders (2 vacancies)

Overview

Robertsbridge Community College is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Pastoral Leaders to join our highly-motivated team at an exciting time in the school’s growth. The Pastoral Leader will be responsible for the overall pastoral wellbeing of students, undertaking all roles of behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, rewards and pupil premium working with the other Pastoral Leaders to develop strong and positive links with parents and carers.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Sensitivity and caring skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • ICT skills.
  • Creative and problems solving skills.
  • A friendly and outgoing personality.
  • The ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
  • Experience of working with young people of relevant age.
  • An ability to work positively with families and to engage their support in improving behaviour.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
  • Knowledge of behavioural management techniques.

 

In return, we offer:

  • A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
  • A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
  • A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
  • A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
  • A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                     R8 Range £29,151.00-£31,073.00 p.a.

Hours:                                      37 hours per week

Weeks:                                   40 weeks per year (term time only plus one week during school holiday periods per annum) Duties are included and it is an expectation that lunch will be taken earlier or later to allow daily duties which are included in the role.

Location

Robertsbridge Community College
Knelle Road
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5EA

Supporting documents

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.