Pastoral Worker
Job description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the dedication and empathy to support secondary school-age children who have faced challenges in mainstream education? We are seeking a committed and reliable Pastoral Mentor to join a team at a school in Liverpool, an alternative provision school that specializes in providing tailored educational support to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
About Them:
They are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for students who have struggled in mainstream school settings. Our school offers a unique learning experience with dedicated classrooms for a range of vocational subjects, including a large workshop and salon, as well as rooms for general teaching equipped with modern facilities like whiteboards for subjects such as Maths and English.
Role Overview:
As a Pastoral Mentor, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our students. You will play a crucial role in helping them overcome barriers to learning, fostering their personal development, and guiding them on their educational journey. This is a full-time position, and we are looking for someone who can fully dedicate themselves to the role, demonstrating commitment and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent and compassionate support to students, addressing their individual needs.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a holistic support system for each student.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote positive behavior, attendance, and engagement in learning.
- Offer one-on-one mentoring sessions to help students build confidence, resilience, and coping skills.
- Monitor and report on students' progress, ensuring their EHCP goals are being met.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture where every student feels valued and supported.
Requirements:
- Experience working with secondary school-age children, particularly those with additional needs or who have struggled in mainstream education.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students in alternative provision settings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to respond to the diverse needs of our students.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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