What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
Assist with the pastoral duties of a year group, under the direction of the Head of Year. The current vacancy is for a Year 7 Pastoral Assistant (the year group may change in future academic years).
The successful candidate will be someone who:
• is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service
• has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development
• demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students
• has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
• is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.