Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and energetic candidate to join our Pastoral Team at Birchgrove Comprehensive. The successful candidate will contribute to raising achievement by improving school attendance and punctuality, working alongside key school staff to promote excellent attendance. As part of the pastoral team, the successful candidate will also effectively support, guide and mentor learners, helping to improve behaviours, and support the emotional/social development of vulnerable pupils. Birchgrove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are proud of our status as a rights respecting school and expect staff to help promote this agenda.The position is temporary (grant funded) for 1 year in the first instance, and will commence as soon as possible.